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Despite its small size, Switzerland has a diverse geography of craggy Alpine peaks, placid lakes, and lush valleys. Its people are just as diverse. Explore more about Switzerland in this section.

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Switzerland, (German: Schweiz; French: Suisse; Italian: Svizzera; Romansh: Svizera), or Swiss Confederation, a country in central Europe. See more »

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Geography of Switzerland

Switzerland, (German: Schweiz; French: Suisse; Italian: Svizzera; Romansh: Svizera), or Swiss Confederation, a country in central Europe.

Geography of Basel

Basel, or Basle, bäl (French:Bâle, bäl), Switzerland, the country's second largest city and the capital of the half-canton of Basel-Stadt.

Geography of Bern

Bern or Berne, Switzerland, the federal capital and the capital of Bern canton. The city lies on the Aare River in west-central Switzerland, about midway between Zürich and Geneva.

Geography of Davos

Davos, Switzerland, a resort town in Graubünden (Grisons) canton, eastern Switzerland.

Geography of Geneva

Geneva (French:Genève), Switzerland, a major Swiss city and the capital of the French-speaking canton of Geneva.

Geography of Lausanne

Lausanne, Switzerland, the capital of Vaud canton (state). It is situated on hills along Lake Geneva near the Alps.

Geography of Locarno

Locarno, Switzerland, a city in Ticino canton and a major tourist and health resort.

Geography of Lucerne

Lucerne (German: Luzern), Switzerland, the capital of Lucerne canton. It lies in a mountainous setting on Lake Lucerne, 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Zürich, Switzerland's largest city.

Geography of Lugano

Lugano, Switzerland, a city in Ticino canton (state). It lies on the shore of Lake Lugano in the foothills of the Alps, 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Bern, the national capital.