Natural Bounties
Switzerland, in spite of being a small country, is home to over 50,000 species of animals and plants, with over thirty thousand of them insects. There are around 83 mammal types of mammals most of them are bats and other small animals.
The natural wonders of Switzerland are kept in constant scrutiny with the umber of these species remaining constant between years 1987 to 2005 and some species that have disappeared had been replaced or reintroduce into the ecosystem. Some of these species have reestablished themselves out of their own accord, obviously attracted to the lush flora of this area which makes it irresistible even for the animal kingdom!
The Switzerland lands have been blessed with a rich diversity of flora due to the variety of soil, altitude and climate from one region to another. Thus the plants range from desert-like miniatures to gigantic trees that grace the Swiss forest and marshes.
The Mountains have been a tremendous climate changer, with each region having its own microclimate along with the plants and vegetation most suitable for the particular area.
The valleys are often covered with lush carets of colorful flowers, form lilies to violets, visitors are often delighted and astounded by the burst of vibrant colors that add color to this land. The soldanellas, primulas, crocus, anemones come into flower early in the year, adding a thick carpet of dazzling colors to the landscape. These continues to flower and bloom and as the season changes and the weather turns hotter, they moved higher and higher into the Alps, painting the whole terrain with different colors and shapes. By July, the screes, moraine walls and rockfaces come into bloom. The lush vibrant blooms never fail to dazzle and amaze the locals and visitors alike.
Switzerland hosts 20% of the Alps, and most of these areas are developed and turned into world-class recreational areas. Mount Matterhorn is perhaps the most famous mountain in the world. No one knew where the word Matterhorn originates from, but matter is the name of many families in this region. It is 4488 meters high and has an interesting history as well as known for its aesthetic appeal.
There are plenty of freshwater lakes in Switzerland and perhaps then most famous of all would be Lake Geneva. The large Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Bodensee Neuenburgersee Lago Zürichsee Vierwaldstätter and See Maggiore are merely some of the most famous lakes in Switzerland. The Switzerland rivers end in three seas the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Glacier is also plentiful in these areas, with more than 3000 kms of glacier glaciers covering major parts of the Alpine mountains. Some of the familiar glacier names are Gornergletscher, Fiescher, Gletscher and Unteraargletscher.
The natural wonders of Switzerland never fail to amaze anyone who is fortunate enough to live in these areas or gain the privilege to visit these places. Truly, Switzerland is a land that has much to offer through its natural wonder.
