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Swiss Geography

The geography of Switzerland is notable for its great diversity. Switzerland's three main geographical regions are the Jura, Plateau and the Alps.

The geography of Switzerland means that the climate varies greatly from one region to another. Depending on the area and the time of year, Switzerland experiences conditions reminiscent of both of Siberia and of the Mediterranean.

Geography

The most striking feature of Swiss geography is its diversity. Switzerland is divided into three major regions: the Jura Mountains, the Central Plains and the Alps.

Switzerland has a densely populated population, with an average of 183 people per square kilometer. However, population density varies greatly between regions.

Switzerland’s geography determines its climate diversity. Depending on the region and the season, the weather in Switzerland varies from Siberian to Mediterranean.

Facts and figures

Switzerland has an area of ??41,285 square kilometres (15,940 square miles). The productive area - that is, the area without the lakes, rivers, unproductive vegetation and no vegetation at all - covers 30,753 square km (11,870 square miles).

It measures 220 kilometers (137 miles) from north to south and 350 km (217 miles) from east to west.

< p>The Jura, the Plateau and the Alps form the three main geographic regions of the country.

Switzerland has a population of 7.4 million. Population density is high, with 234 people per square km (606 per square mile) of the productive area in 2000. In the agglomerations, which cover about 20% of the total surface area, the density is 590 per square km (1528 per square mile).

Factual data

Switzerland has a total land area of ??41,285 square kilometers, accounting for only 1.5/1,000 of the global area. The area where crops can be produced, that is, there are no lakes and rivers, and the area where vegetation can be produced is 30,753 square kilometers.

The Jura Mountains, the Central Plains and the Alps constitute the three main regions of Switzerland.

Switzerland has a population of 7.4 million, accounting for only one thousandth of the global population.

Switzerland has a relatively high population density, with a population density of 237 people per square kilometer in productive areas. The urban area covers approximately 20% of Switzerland's total area and has a population density of 590 people per square kilometer.

Water sources

Switzerland has 6 per cent of Europe's stock of fresh water. The Rhine, Rhone and Inn all take their source here, although their waters flow into three seas: the North Sea, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

The Rhine Falls, a few kilometers downstream of Schaffhausen, are the largest in Europe. They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 25 m (80 ft) high .

In addition, Switzerland has over 1,500 lakes. The two largest, Lakes Geneva and Constance, lie on the border. Lake Geneva is shared with France, and Lake Constance with Germany and Austria. Lake Geneva, which lies on the course of the Rhone, is the largest freshwater lake in central Europe.

Source of Europe

Switzerland's freshwater resources account for 6% of Europe's total. The three major rivers in Europe: the Rhine, the Rhone and the Inn all originate in Switzerland. They flow into different oceans: the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

The Rhine Falls, located a few kilometers outside Schaffhausen, is the largest waterfall in Europe. The waterfall is 150 meters wide and 25 meters long. Visitors can take a boat to visit the rocks in the middle of the waterfall.

In addition, there are more than 1,500 lakes in Switzerland. The two largest lakes in Switzerland are Lake Geneva and Lake Constantine. Lake Geneva is located in Switzerland and France, and Lake Constantine is located in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Lake Geneva is located at the mouth of the Rhone River and is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe.

The largest lake completely located in Switzerland is Lake Neuchatel, with an area of ??218.4 square kilometers. The most famous is probably Lake Lucerne, located in central Switzerland, covering an area of ??113.7 square kilometers.

Swiss culture

Switzerland boasts a thriving arts scene, with its architects in particular achieving world-wide acclaim.

The culture of Switzerland is characterized by diversity. The Swiss sometimes wonder what keeps Switzerland together.

The wide range of traditional customs is one reflection of this diversity.

Culture

Swiss culture is influenced by its geographical location And the influence of multilingualism shows diversity in various aspects such as literature, art, architecture, music, religion and customs.

The culture of the Swiss mountains is different from that of the plains. There are significant cultural differences between different language regions. There are also cultural differences between the main Roman Catholic and Protestant regions.

The people of Switzerland

Switzerland has a population of about 7.4 million. Foreigners account for around 20% of the resident population. The average age is increasing, as people live longer and have fewer children. Lifestyles are changing as the Swiss adapt to new demands.

Religious belief has declined in recent years, but the religious landscape has diversified.

Switzerland has four unevenly distributed languages ??and a wealth of dialects.

Inhabitants

The population of Switzerland is approximately 7.4 million. Foreign residents account for 20% of the total residents. The problem of population aging in Switzerland is becoming increasingly serious, with more and more elderly people and fewer and fewer children and young people.

People’s lifestyles are changing. Family relationships, work and education in Switzerland have to meet new requirements. The young Swiss follow international trends but still maintain many traditions.

Language distribution

Switzerland has four national languages, but they vary greatly in the number of speakers.

German

German is by far the most widely spoken language in Switzerland: 17 of the 26 cantons are monolingual in German.

French

French is spoken in the western part of the country, the "Suisse Romande. " Four cantons are French-speaking: Geneva, Jura, Neuchtel and Vaud. Three cantons are bilingual: in Bern, Fribourg and Valais both French and German are spoken.

Italian

Italian is spoken in Ticino and four southern valleys of Canton Graubünden.

Rhaeto-Rumantsch (Rumantsch)

Rumantsch is spoken in the only trilingual canton, Graubünden. The other two languages ??spoken there are German and Italian. Rumantsch, like Italian and French, is a language with Latin roots. It is spoken by just 0.5% of the total Swiss population.

Other languages

The many foreigners resident in Switzerland have brought with them their own languages, which taken as a whole now outnumber both Rumantsch and Italian. The 2000 census showed that speakers of Serbian/Croatian were the largest foreign language group, with 1.4% of the population. English was the main language for 1%

Language distribution

Switzerland has four national languages, but the number of speakers of each language is very different.

German

The most widely spoken language in Switzerland is German: 17 of the 26 cantons are German-speaking.

French

French is mainly spoken in the western region of Switzerland and is called "Suisse Romande" in Switzerland. Switzerland has four French-speaking cantons: Geneva, Jura, Neuchatel and Vaud. In addition, there are three bilingual cantons: Bern, Friborg and Valais.

Italian

The main state where Italian is spoken is Ticino; in addition, Italian is also spoken in the four valleys in the southern part of Graubunden.

Leto Romansh (Rumantsch)

Romance is only spoken in the trilingual state of Graubünden. The other two languages ??spoken in the state are German and Italian. Romance languages, Italian and French belong to the Latin family of languages. In Switzerland, only about 0.5% of the population speaks Romance languages.

Other languages ??

The large number of foreign residents has brought a variety of languages ??to Switzerland; the total number of foreign languages ??exceeds the number of Italian and Romansh languages. The 2000 census showed that Serbian/Croatian speakers accounted for the largest number of people, accounting for 1.4% of the total population. English as the main language accounts for 1%.

Religious landscape

Membership of Christian churches has shrunk in recent years. In a wideranging poll of Swiss attitudes taken in 2000, only 16% of Swiss people said religion was "very important" to them, far below their families, their jobs, sport or culture. Another survey published the same year showed the number of regular church goers had dropped by 10% in 10 years. Among Catholics, 38.5% said they did not go to church, while among Protestants the figure was 50.7%. Only 71% of the total of those asked said they believed in God at all. The demand for church baptisms, weddings and funerals has fallen sharply in the last 30 years. The 2000 census showed that the Roman Catholic and the mainstream Protestant church (the Reformed-Evangelical) had lost in both absolute terms (the number of members) and in relative terms (their share of the total population.)

On the other hand, the smaller offshoots of these two churches were proportionately the same as before. The free evangelical churches accounted for 2.2% of the population; the Christian Catholic church made up 0.2%.

The Jewish community also remained more or less unchanged. Recent immigration has brought members of other faiths to Switzerland, in particular Islam and Orthodox Christianity.

Even if the churches are no longer relevant in many people's lives, both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism have played a key role in shaping modern Switzerland and the way in which Swiss people see themselves.

Religious Distribution

In recent years, the number of Christian members has decreased significantly. In 2000, in a large-scale poll on religious attitudes: only 16% of Swiss people believed that religion was "very important"; but it was still far behind family, career, fitness and culture. Another study from the same year showed that the number of people who attend church regularly dropped by 10 percentage points in a decade. 38.5% of Catholics admitted not going to church; 50.7% of Protestants did not go to church. Among the surveyed believers of both religions, only 71% said they believed in God. In the past thirty years, fewer and fewer people have held baptisms, weddings and funerals in churches. The 2000 census showed that both Roman Catholicism and mainline Protestantism (reformed evangelists) had declined significantly, both in absolute numbers (number of church members) and in relative numbers (proportion of the total population).

Except for the two major sects, the proportions of other smaller sects are balanced. Liberal Evangelicals account for 2.2% of the total population; while Catholics account for 0.2%.

Furthermore, the number of Jews remains essentially unchanged.

Although the church has played a less important role in people's lives, Catholicism and Protestantism still play a shaping role in modern Swiss society and influence the Swiss' attitude towards themselves.