The Canton of Nidwalden (Half-Canton; the other half is Canton Obwalden) is located in the centre of Switzerland. To the north it is bounded by the Lake Lucerne, to all other directions by mountain chains (Urner Alps). Only about 40% of its area is inhabited or used for farming. Forests occupy about one third of the Canton with about one quarter being considered unproductive (mountains or glaciers). The capital city is Stans.