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Which European landlocked country is home to the Alps and has both Austria and Germany as neighbors?
Answer
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked nation in the heart of Europe, bordered by Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Most of its borders include Alpine territory.
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Switzerland has 26 cantons (states) and is one of the most mountainous countries in Europe by percentage of terrain.
Other options people guess
- Slovakia
- Liechtenstein
- Czech Republic
Topics
- Landlocked
- Europe
- Mountains
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