About Switzerland

Tourist Overview: Switzerland conjures up images of chocolates, cheese, watches, bankers, and snow-capped mountains. The picturesque city of Zurich, located on the banks of the Limmat River, is the intellectual and cultural capital of Switzerland and the hub of tourist activity. The 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the Fraumunster Church are two important sights. An evening walk along the banks of Lake Zurich or the alleys of the old town will cover almost all the attractions of the city. On the banks of the River Rhone is Geneva, a city that houses over 200 international organizations. The ropeway journey to Mont Saleve offers a breathtaking view of the entire city. The Cathedral St Pierre, Place du Bourg-de-Four, Museum of Art and History, Petit Palais, Museum of Old Musical Instruments, and the Horology Museum are some attractions of Geneva.

The three different parts (French speaking, German speaking and Italian speaking) of the country all have a very distinct atmosphere which makes it an adventure to explore. Switzerland is nature's playground and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The Alps and the Jura slopes are great places for skiing. Hiking, mountaineering and ski mountaineering, paragliding and hang-gliding, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, rafting, and canoeing are some of the outdoor activities that you can undertake in Switzerland.

Location: Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy

Size: slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey, United States of America

Climate: temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers

Terrain: mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes

Map of Switzerland

Regions: Switzerland is divided into the following regions: Aargau Appenzell-Inner Rhoden Appenzell-Outer Rhoden Basel-Country Basel-Town Bern Fribourg Geneve Glarus Graubunden Jura Luzern Neuchatel Nidwalden Obwalden Schaffhausen Schwyz Solothurn St Gallen Thurgau Ticino Uri Valais Vaud Zug

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Location Map of Switzerland

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