Geographical Neighbors of Switzerland

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The bordering countries of Switzerland:

• France
• Italy
• Germany
• Austria
• Liechtenstein

Between France and Switzerland are Lake Geneva and the Jura Mountains. At the Italian border are the St. Bernard Pass, Lepontine Alps, Bernina Pass, and Mt. Rosa. Touching Austria, Germany, and Switzerland is Lake of Constance. Near Liechtenstein are the cities of Schaan and Vaduz, and Mt. Grauspitz.

France has an area of 210,038 sq. mi. with a population of 53,788,000. Its capital is Paris, which is also its largest city. The highest point in France is Mont Blanc (15,771 ft.). The major language is naturally French.

Italy is a country with 57,140,000 people living in the 116,303 sq. mi. Rome is both the country's capital and largest city. The official language, with no surprise, is Italian.

Germany has a total of 137,740 sq. mi. and 78,925,020 inhabitants. Its capital is Berlin. Mostly German is spoken.

Austria's 7,507,000 people live in the country's 32,275 sq. mi. Vienna is the capital and also the largest city in the country. The major language is German.

Liechtenstein is the smallest country bordering Switzerland. It has an area of only 61 sq. mi. with a population of 25,220 people. Vaduz is its capital. German is the country's major language.