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![]() ![]() Switzerland Geography 1997https://photius.com/wfb1997/switzerland/switzerland_geography.htmlSOURCE: 1997 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Location Central Europe, east of France Geographic coordinates 47 00 N, 8 00 E Map references Europe Area
Area - comparative slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey Land boundaries
Coastline 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims none (landlocked) 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 plateauof rolling hills, plains, and large lakes Elevation extremes
Natural resources hydropower potential, timber, salt Land use
Irrigated land 250 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards avalanches, landslides, flash floods Environment - current issues air pollution from vehicle emissions and open-air burning; acid rain;water pollution from increased use of agricultural fertilizers; loss of biodiversity Environment - international agreements
Geography - note
landlocked; crossroads of northern and southern Europe; along with southeasternFrance and northern Italy, contains the highest elevations in Europe
NOTE: The information regarding Switzerland on this page is re-published from the 1997 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Switzerland Geography 1997 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Switzerland Geography 1997 should be addressed to the CIA. |
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