Does anyone know a lot about Swiss Alps? I'm doing a report on it and i CAN NOT find anything!?

Question

So I need to know about its Physical Geography, Modern Culture, and Ancient Culture. I need very detailed facts because we need to write 750 word essays for each topic. I hope you can help me. thanks.

Answer 1

The Swiss Alps are what most tourists come to see in Switzerland. Whether mountaineers seeking to scale a towering peak, tourists on a nature trail or amateur photographers wishing to capture a perfect picture, the Swiss Alps fascinate all who come to Switzerland.
The mountain range known as the Alps which are seen on the horizon, wherever you look when you're in Switzerland, are a significant feature which impact the climate and living conditions of Switzerland. Beginning in France, the Alps extend over most of Switzerland (around 60%) and reach into neighboring Austria. There are many glaciers in Switzerland and one its popular trains which passes these scenic glaciers is called the Glacier Express. The Swiss Alps are the source of the snow-fed rivers Rhine and Rhone that flow across Europe. Tours of the Swiss Alps with Switzerland Flexi Tours will offer you a complete Switzerland experience.
The two mountain ranges in Switzerland are the Swiss Alps and the Jura Mountains. The Jura Mountains are seen along the border between France and Switzerland. It is named after the ancient Celtic term for Forest. The region known as the Bernese Mittelland or the Middle land of the region around Berne is the plateau region between the Swiss Alps and the Jura Mountains. The gentle hills of this region are the characteristic image of the Swiss countryside, with its farms and meadows. Warmed by the sun and by the Fohn, a southerly wind as well as cooled by the Bise, a cold northwesterly wind, the Bernese Mittleland and the Swiss Alps are beautiful country for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts. The highest mountains in Switzerland are the Dufourspitze, which is 15,203 feet high, the Dom, which is 14,913 feet high and the Matterhorn, which rises to an altitude of 14,691 feet. The combination of mountains, clear air and beautiful scenery make the Swiss Alps a memorable sight when you travel with Switzerland Flexi Tours.
Switzerland has its own unique cultural traditions, which are a mixture of the cultures of Germany, Italy and France. The combination of cultural, linguistic, culinary, musical and literary influences from these three nations has led to the creation of a Swiss culture that is a synthesis of elements. Creative artists and designers such as the sculptor Alberto Giacometti and the architect Le Corbusier are from Switzerland. Albert Einstein worked at the Swiss patent office while independently developing his Theory of Relativity.
Switzerland Local Government: Switzerland is characterized by its democratic life. The Swiss villages or cantons manage the affairs of each village and region. Town hall meetings and local elections are held where decisions are taken about a range of local issues including education, taxation, town planning and healthcare.
Festivals in Switzerland: The Swiss people are known for their warm heartedness and love of life. They celebrate many festivals in Switzerland with great gusto and tourists are welcome to join in while traveling in Switzerland. Many towns and villages have a feast day in honor of a local saint. There are also harvest festivals to celebrate the gathering of seasonal crops including fruit and wine. These secular festivals are a celebration of the bounty of the Swiss countryside. Christmas is a grand celebration in Switzerland when young and old celebrate this festival of brotherhood. Swiss wrestling or Schwingen tournaments are also the focus of local festivals. Specialized events such as the Locarno Film Festival and the Montreux Jazz Festival are important events in the cultural life of Switzerland and attract filmmakers and actors from around the world. You can enjoy participating in the festivals of Switzerland on tours of Switzerland with Switzerland Flexi Tours.

Switzerland Museums and Libraries: The Swiss people have a love for learning which is reflected in their fine institutions including some of the world's most renowned museums and libraries. The United Nations headquarters in Geneva, the Swiss National Library in Berne, the National Museum in Zurich and museums of fine art have extensive collections of books and works of art that are a cultural treasure. Works of the great masters of western oil painting are exhibited in museums across Switzerland. Swiss painters such as Henry Fuseli and Paul Klee have achieved international recogition. Many of the monasteries and castles in Switzerland also have historically valuable collections of artifacts and are open to the public. You can view the artistic and historical attractions of Switzerland on tours of Switzerland with Switzerland Flexi Tours.
Swiss Literature: Some Swiss writers have achieved international fame with their work. One of the most popular of these is Johanna Spyri whose children's classic Heidi describing the life of a young girl who lives on the Alpine slopes, is an evergreen children's favorite. Other Swiss writers who are internationally known include Hermann Hesse, Friedrich Durrenmatt and Max Frisch.
Swiss Music: Switzerland has a long musical tradition. Folk music including yodeling continues to be a popular musical style. Instruments such as the Alpenhorn are played by musicians even today. Switzerland hosts many music festivals annually including the Montreux Jazz Festival. The Opera House in Zurich is a grand auditorium where the world's best opera singers perform.
Main article: Geography of Switzerland
With an area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi), Switzerland is a relatively small country. The population is about 7.4 million, resulting in a population density of 182 people per square kilometre (472/sq mi).[8]
Switzerland comprises three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss plateau, and the Jura mountains. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of the country. Among the high peaks of the Swiss Alps, the highest of which is the Dufour Peak at 4,634 metres (15,203 ft), are found countless valleys, some with glaciers. From these the headwaters of several major European rivers such as the Rhine, the Rhône, the Inn, the Aare, and the Ticino flow down into lakes such as Lake Geneva, Lake Zürich, Lake Neuchâtel, and Lake Constance.
The northern, more populous part of the country is more open, but can still be mountainous, for example, in the Jura Mountains, a smaller range in the northwest. The Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from harsh conditions on the high mountains to the often pleasant Mediterranean climate at Switzerland's southern tip.
Switzerland's eco-systems can be particularly vulnerable due to the many valleys separated by high mountains, often forming unique ecologies, and the mountainous regions themselves, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes.

glad to answer you again!

Answer 2

Perhaps you can start off with the official Swiss tourism link - I'm sure you will receive detailed information there or by e-mail if you like.

There are four different important parts of the Swiss Alps, the Gotthard area (around the Gotthard pass), the Bernese Alps, the Valais Alps and the Graubünden Alps.

I'm sure you'll find a lot of information with these keywords.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Please, go do your own homework! If you have a computer you have all the tools you need. Go Google Swiss Alps.