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Lake of Zürich
Lake of Zürich Ger. Zürichsee, narrow, elongated lake, 34 sq mi (88 sq km), 25 mi (40 km) long, N Switzerland. It has a maximum depth of c.470 ft (140 m). The lake is connected to the Lake of Wallenstadt (Walensee) by the Linth Canal and also receives water from the Linth River. It is drained by the Limmat River. The gently sloping shores of the lake are covered with vineyards, orchards, and woods; houses and villas dot the slopes. A causeway crosses the lake between Rapperswil and Hurden. The city of Zürich is located at the northern end of the lake. |
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"Lake of Zürich." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Lake of Zürich." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Zurich-L.html "Lake of Zürich." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Zurich-L.html |
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Zurich
Zu·rich / ˈzoŏrik/ a city in northern central Switzerland, on Lake Zurich; pop. 343,000. The largest city in Switzerland, it is a major international financial center. |
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"Zurich." The Oxford American College Dictionary. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Zurich." The Oxford American College Dictionary. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O997-zurich.html "Zurich." The Oxford American College Dictionary. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O997-zurich.html |
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