From a geographical point of view, Switzerland is ...
Aus geografischer Sicht ist die Schweiz ...
Correct answer: A
- A a landlocked country.ein Binnenland.
- B an exclave.eine Exklave.
- C a continent.ein Kontinent.
- D an island.eine Insel.
Why
Switzerland is surrounded on all sides by other countries and has no access to the sea. Such a country is called a landlocked country.
Common mistakes
- B: an exclave.
- An exclave is an area that is separated from its own country, like Büsingen. Switzerland is a separate, connected country.
Topic
Switzerland lies in the middle of Europe and has no access to the sea. Such a country is called a landlocked country. Goods from overseas therefore come via ports in other countries or by ship up the Rhine to Basel. Switzerland is also not an island and not an exclave, which means it is not a separated piece of another country.
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Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 262 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.