Location: The Alps are a mountain system located in south-central Europe, to the immediate north of the Mediterranean Sea. They extend for almost 700 miles in a crescent shape from the coastline of southern France (near Monaco) into Switzerland, then through northern Italy and into Austria, and down through Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro - then ending in Albania on the rugged coastline of the Adriatic Sea.
Outline of The Alps mountain system on a portion of a world map.... Somehow, the phenomenal scale only gets to us when we see it on a map...
The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range in Europe. The Alps may be broadly divided into three sections – the western, central, and eastern Alps – though the mountain range as a whole is subdivided into many distinct areas, each with its own name.
Most renowned around the world are the Swiss Alps. The Swiss Alps are what most tourists come to see in Switzerland. Whether mountaineers seeking to scale a towering peak, tourists on a nature trail or amateur photographers wishing to capture a perfect picture, the Swiss Alps fascinate all who come to Switzerland. The mountain range known as the Alps which are seen on the horizon, wherever you look when you're in Switzerland, are a significant feature which impact the climate and living conditions of Switzerland. Beginning in France, the Alps extend over most of Switzerland (around 60%) and reach into neighboring Austria.
Why do tourists visit this place?
-Skiing, hiking, travel, ski vacations and holiday as there is obviously a lot of snow, not only during winter.
-Location for extreme ski sports
-Sight-seeing
-Accessibility and accommodation are well-facilitated commodities
-Viewing of interesting flora and fauna for nature lovers
kat and wen says: we say that this is nature-based tourism as the large availability of space allows people to ski. the interesting flora and fauna of Alps attract many as it is beautiful. to be able to get a close up of the flora and fauna, people can go hiking:)
kat and wen says:
ReplyDeletewe say that this is nature-based tourism as the large availability of space allows people to ski. the interesting flora and fauna of Alps attract many as it is beautiful. to be able to get a close up of the flora and fauna, people can go hiking:)