Swiss Alps, Mountain range in Switzerland
The Swiss Alps extend over both the Western Alps and the Eastern Alps, encompassing an area sometimes called Central Alps.
The formation of the Swiss Alps is a segment of the broader Alpine orogeny, a process that lasted from the Oligocene (34 million years ago) to the Miocene (about 5 million years ago).
The Swiss Alps are a popular tourist destination for skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering.
The Swiss Alps have about a hundred peaks of nearly 4,000 meters (13,000 ft).
The Swiss Alps are home to some of the most famous peaks in the world, including the Matterhorn.
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