Switzerland Latest News
Recently, the first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials was held in Switzerland.
About Switzerland
- Location: It is a landlocked mountainous country in Western and Central Europe.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 5 Nations: by Germany in the north; Italy in the south; Austria and Liechtenstein in the east and France in the west.
- Capital City: Bern
- It is not a member state of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Geographical Features of Switzerland
- Mountain Range: The Alpine ranges lie to the south and the Jura Mountains to the north.
- Highest Point: Its highest point is Monte Rosa in the Pennine Alps.
- Lakes: Its two largest lakes are Lake Geneva (shared with France) and Lake Neuchatel.
- Four major European climates affect Switzerland: It is influenced by the North Atlantic Drift, dry and cold air arrives from the North Arctic areas, continental air and Mediterranean Sea.
Source: Reuters
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