Ausserrhoden
Ausserrhoden is one of the two cantons that make up the Swiss *Halbkanton* of Appenzell. It is the eastern and more populous of the two. The canton's capital is Herisau. Ausserrhoden is known for its hilly landscape and its traditional textile industry, which has largely been replaced by specialized manufacturing and services. The canton's official language is German.
The history of Ausserrhoden is closely tied to the history of the canton of Appenzell. In the
The economy of Ausserrhoden has historically been driven by agriculture and textiles. The steep terrain made
Ausserrhoden is characterized by numerous scattered settlements and villages rather than large urban centers. The canton