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Savoy - Geography |
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A country located in the heart of Europe |
Savoy is bordered by Switzerland (cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Valais), by Italy (the autonomous area of the Aosta Valley and the province of Piedmont) and by France (Dauphiny ["Département de l'Isère"] and Pays de Gex as well as Bugey ["Département de l'Ain"]).
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A small mountainous country |
Although Savoy ranks among the smaller countries of Europe, it nevertheless has a surface area approximately twice that of Luxembourg :
| Data | Value |
| Surface area | 10 874 km2 |
| Average Altitude | 1 160 m (Northern Savoy)
1 500 m (Southern Savoy) |
| Maximum Elevation | 4
810 m,
Mont-Blanc The highest point of Europe is located in Savoy. |
Covered by mountains and crossed by deep valleys, Savoy is also rich in rivers and lakes. Savoy shares the Lake of Geneva (582 km2), one of the biggest lakes in Europe, with Switzerland.
Last update : 09/03/02