Conclusion!!
In conclusion, the Alpine mountain range is fantastic, beautiful, and highly impactful on Switzerland. From the economic impacts of tourism and industries to the cultural impacts of diversity and symbols, the Alps have shaped and defined Switzerland as a country. Quoting Tages-Anzeiger, a Swiss-German newspaper, “Switzerland is not the only Alpine country, but it is the only one in which an identity-forming connection between mountain and nation has emerged” (Lang).
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