SwitzerlandGeografie und Sprachen 24 · Geography and languages
What is the name of the highest mountain in Switzerland?
In the exam (German)
Wie heisst der höchste Berg der Schweiz?
- aPiz BerninaPiz Bernina
- bJungfrauJungfrau
- cMatterhornMatterhorn
- dDufourspitzeDufourspitzeCorrect answer
Why?
At 4,634 metres, the Dufourspitze in the Monte Rosa massif in the canton of Valais (Wallis) is the highest peak in Switzerland. It is named after General Guillaume-Henri Dufour.
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Which structure is part of the NRLA, the New Rail Link through the Alps (NEAT, Neue Eisenbahn-Alpentransversale)?Correct answer:the Gotthard Base Tunnel
Welches Bauwerk gehört zur NEAT, der Neuen Eisenbahn-Alpentransversale? — der Gotthard-Basistunnel
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Which parts of the country does the Gotthard mainly connect?Correct answer:Central Switzerland with Ticino
Welche Landesteile verbindet der Gotthard vor allem? — die Zentralschweiz mit dem Tessin
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The Great St Bernard (Grosser St. Bernhard) is an Alpine pass. Which areas does it connect?Correct answer:Valais and Italy
Der Grosse St. Bernhard ist ein Alpenpass. Welche Gebiete verbindet er? — das Wallis und Italien
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Which is the largest city in Switzerland by population?Correct answer:Zurich
Welches ist die grösste Stadt der Schweiz nach Einwohnerzahl? — Zürich
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