French-speaking Switzerland

Overview of French-speaking Switzerland

This is the French-speaking part of Switzerland, comprising the cantons of Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Vaud, and parts of Fribourg, Bern, and Valais. It covers the entire western region of Switzerland (bordering France) and accounts for just under a quarter of the country, with a population of just over 2 million.

Key facts

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : French-speaking Switzerland

• Main city: Geneva.

• Population: 2,061,295 (2015).

• Area: 9,508 km².

• Density: 217 inhabitants/km².

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• Lowest point:

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Climate and weather

Main cities

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Cities and their heritage

Nature and activities