Original: Appenzell Ausserrhoden is located in the north east of Switzerland, bordering the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Innerrhoden.
Simplified: Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a canton of Switzerland. Appenzell Ausserrhoden is located in the north-east of Switzerland, next to the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell Innerrhoden.