The three large geographical regions of Switzerland are:
Die drei grossen geografischen Räume der Schweiz sind:
Correct answer: A
- A Jura, Plateau, AlpsJura, Mittelland, Alpen
- B Rhone Valley, southern valleys, northern foot of the AlpsRhonetal, Südtäler, Alpennordfuss
- C Rhine Valley, Rhone Valley, Aare ValleyRheintal, Rhonetal, Aaretal
- D Graubünden Alps, Central Swiss Alps, Bernese AlpsBündner Alpen, Innerschweizer Alpen, Berner Alpen
Why
Switzerland consists of three large geographical regions: the Jura in the north-west, the Alps in the south and the Plateau in between.
Common mistakes
- C: Rhine Valley, Rhone Valley, Aare Valley
- The Rhine, Rhone and Aare flow through important valleys, but these are not the three large regions.
- D: Graubünden Alps, Central Swiss Alps, Bernese Alps
- These are only parts of the Alps. The Jura and the Plateau are missing.
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.
- Jura
- Plateau
- Alps
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Last checked: September 2026
Question 265 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.