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Switzerland

Geography

Geography

Switzerland is located Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy. Its terrain is mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes.

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

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