saint gall

noun

1. a canton in NE Switzerland. 777 sq. mi. (2010 sq. km).
2. a city in and the capital of this canton.

noun usually abbreviated to: St Gall

1. a canton of NE Switzerland. Capital: St Gall. Pop: 455 200 (2002 est). Area: 2012 sq km (777 sq miles)
2. a town in NE Switzerland, capital of St Gall canton: an important educational centre in the Middle Ages. Pop: 72 626 (2000)