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<strong>Europe</strong> <strong>uncovered</strong><br />
Lucerne<br />
SWITZERLAND cont’d:<br />
Geography cont’d:<br />
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regions: the Jura Mountains in the North-West, the Alps in the<br />
South and the Central Swiss Plateau (Mittelland), with its fertile<br />
plains and rolling hills. Switzerland is scattered with several<br />
large lakes, the largest of which are Lake Geneva in the West<br />
and Lake Constance in the North-East. The mountains are<br />
criss-crossed with rivers and over 100 glaciers. Covered by the<br />
most intensive electric railway in <strong>Europe</strong>, over 5,472 km (3400<br />
miles) long, Switzerland is the principle skiing centre of <strong>Europe</strong>.<br />
Places of interest in Lucerne<br />
Watches: Check out the enormous variety of Swiss precisionmade<br />
watches available in this market town dating back to the<br />
middle ages when traders from Italy would bring their goods<br />
north via the mountain passes.<br />
Lake Lucerne: Walk along the banks of this stunning<br />
“translucent blue” lake and take advantage of the photographic<br />
opportunities with flocks of swans of snowy white and Mounts’<br />
Rigi and Pilatus in the background.<br />
Chocolate: Shop for Swiss chocolate - the closest thing to<br />
perfection when it comes to sweet treats. You’ll be astounded<br />
at the variety of flavours and fillings available.
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