Lake Geneva
Switzerland's greatest natural celebrity is the magnificent Lake Geneva, part of which is located in France. This lake is the most important of all located in the Western part of Europe. Lake Geneva was formed by retreating glaciers. It is conventionally divided into a Large One, which is located in the eastern part of the country, and a Small One in the west.
The very first recorded name of the lake is known as Lacus Lemanus, which has been around since Roman times. Now, on the French side, it is known as Leman, and in Switzerland, Lake Geneva.
The entire vast body of water in Switzerland has gathered in Lake Geneva. The unusual feature of this lake is that its shape resembles a crescent moon. The northern side of the shore of this body of water stretches for 95 km, and the southern side for 72 km. 310 meters is the deepest point in Lake Geneva, which was recorded in the middle of Evian and Lausanne. The width of the lake, in this place, is only 13 km.
Many travelers rush to see the beauty of Lake Geneva. They are also attracted by the charms of its shores, which, in some places, take on a rocky character. The shores of the northern part of the reservoir are decorated with vines of vineyards, as well as nearby local castles of local villages.
As is known from historical sources, in 593, a tsunami wave went through the lake, which caused numerous destruction, as well as casualties in Geneva. Most likely, such a natural disaster occurred as a result of a landslide near the Rhone Delta.
In 1827, the speed of sound in water was measured for the first time in the waters of Lake Geneva. High-speed catamarans were prepared specifically for this lake to participate in the races that were becoming popular at that time. Vladimir Lenin rented a chalet on the shores of Lake Geneva, near Geneva. Actor Charlene Chaplin, pop singer Phil Collins, and other notable people also liked to spend time here.
By the end of the 1960s, the water in Lake Geneva was so polluted that some of the local beaches were closed. And as a result, in 1980, fish began to die in polluted lake water.
As of today, Lake Geneva has begun to clear. The beaches began to fill with people, and the lake with fish. Outdoor enthusiasts are provided with all conditions here, because on the water you can go sailing, rowing, surfing, and scuba diving.
