. A complete geography. Fig. 443. The Matterhorn peak, one of the steepest in Switzer-land. 436 EUROPE tunnel, by opening connection with the raw silk market of northern Italy,has greatly aided in its development. The value of such tunnels is furtherindicated by the fact that, notwithstanding the great expense, another,the Simplon Tunnel, is now being built a short distance west of thg Basel, which, with its suburbs, forms the second centre of popu-lation in Switzerland, is the busiest railway point in the is on the main line of the St. Gothard railway, and on the Rhine.
. A complete geography. Fig. 443. The Matterhorn peak, one of the steepest in Switzer-land. 436 EUROPE tunnel, by opening connection with the raw silk market of northern Italy,has greatly aided in its development. The value of such tunnels is furtherindicated by the fact that, notwithstanding the great expense, another,the Simplon Tunnel, is now being built a short distance west of thg Basel, which, with its suburbs, forms the second centre of popu-lation in Switzerland, is the busiest railway point in the is on the main line of the St. Gothard railway, and on the Rhine. Fig. GencA^a in a valley amoug the k\\)s. The Rhone River flows out of this lake. where it enters Germany from Switzerland. Why is its position,near both France and Germany, favorable to manufacturing ? Geneva, situated on the southwestern end of Lake Geneva, wherethe Rhone enters France, is a noted educational centre. It is on avery ancient and important trade route from southern France toGermany (p. 389), and therefore has excellent railway power is much used in generating electricity for use in manu-facturing, and the city has long been distinguished for the manufac-ture of jewelry and scientific instruments. SWITZERLAND 437 Berne, the capital, is centrally located ; but it is a small citybecause its situation for commerce is not favorable. Scenery and Tourists.—Many of the Swiss cities are beautifully situ-ated upon lakes, and within sight of mountain peaks always covered bysnow. Lucerne, for example, is surrounded by most beautiful and variedscenery.
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