Switzerland is a landlocked country in Europe surrounded by five countries. It borders France to the west; Germany to the north; Austria and Liechtenstein to the east; and Italy to the south.
International borders of Switzerland
- Switzerland-France
- Switzerland-Germany
- Switzerland-Austria
- Switzerland-Liechtenstein (shortest)
- Switzerland-Italy (longest)
Which country shares the longest border with Switzerland?
Switzerland shares its longest border, about 580 km (360 miles), with Italy, while its shortest border is with Liechtenstein, measuring only about 41 km (25.5 miles).
Did You Know?
There are two foreign enclaves within Switzerland: Campione d’Italia, which belongs to Italy, and Büsingen am Hochrhein, which belongs to Germany. An enclave is a territory that is completely surrounded by the territory of another country.
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