The Swiss

Alps are the largest mountain range system in Europe, spanning 8 countries: including Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Monaco, and Liechtenstein. Stretching approximately 1,200 kilometers from southern France to Slovenia. The Swiss Alps cover about 60% of Switzerland's territory, forming the heart of the country's natural beauty and serving as a holy land for tourism, mountaineering, skiing, and other activities, boasting numerous peaks over 4,000 meters in elevation. The Alps are an important ecological zone in Europe, home to various endemic species of flora and fauna. Glacier retreat and climate change are currently critical issues, with Switzerland investing significant resources in environmental protection and sustainable tourism.