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Switzerland is located in west-central Europe its official title is the 'SwissConfederation' (German Schweiz; French Suisse; Italian Svizzera).

Switzerland has the highest mountains in Europe and is one of the most mountainous countries. The Alps cover more than 70 percent of the Swiss area in the central and southern sections, in the northwest, there is Jura. Switzerland's highest peak is the 4,634-meter (15,203-foot) Dufourspitze of Monte Rosa, in the Pennine range.

Switzerland is famous for its numerous lakes, particularly those in the Alpine region, known for their scenic beauty. The most important are: Lake of Lugano, Lake of Constance, Lake Geneva, and Lake Maggiore (not entirely within Swiss borders). Also, the Lake of Neuchâtel, Lake of Lucerne, and Zürichsee, Brienzersee, and Thunersee are completely within Swiss.

For those who want to invest and buy a chalet or an apartment in Switzerland, here is a useful article on buying residential property abroad (swiss)