GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman, lies between Switzerland and France at the northwestern Alpine margin. The Rhône enters its eastern end and leaves at Geneva.
Fast Facts
- Switzerland and France share the lake.
- It is freshwater and has an active river outlet.
- Its drainage ultimately reaches the Mediterranean through the Rhône.
Connected lessons
- Lake GenevaMap, explanation and practice
- Alpine relief, glaciers and riversGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Rhône RiverRelated places
- Lake ConstanceRelated places
- AlpsRelated places