| indicator | year | |
| area in square km | year 2008 | 991 |
| Population density | year 2007 | 275 |
| Distance from Bratislava | 608 km | |
| Distance from Košice | 910 km |
Source: Eurostat
other regions in Ostschweiz : Glarus, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Graubünden and Thurgau
Neighbouring regions: Zürich, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen and Konstanz