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U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland
The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials is held in Switzerland. The news highlights Switzerland’s location, borders, capital, memberships, and key physical and climatic features.
Switzerland:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Switzerland is a landlocked mountainous country in Western and Central Europe. |
| Bordering countries | Switzerland is bordered by 5 nations: Germany (north), Italy (south), Austria and Liechtenstein (east), and France (west). |
| Capital | The capital city of Switzerland is Bern. |
| Membership status | Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). |
| Mountain ranges | The Alpine ranges lie to the south, and the Jura Mountains lie to the north. |
| Highest point | The highest point of Switzerland is Monte Rosa in the Pennine Alps. |
| Lakes | The two largest lakes are Lake Geneva (shared with France) and Lake Neuchatel. |
| Climatic influences | Four major European climates affect Switzerland: the North Atlantic Drift; dry and cold air from the North Arctic areas; continental air; and the Mediterranean Sea. |