Geography

How many active glaciers does Switzerland have?

About 1,400

Background

Switzerland has about 1,400 glaciers, all tucked into the Alps. Sadly, they shrink every year because of climate change. Some will be gone completely within a few decades. A small country with a lot of ice.

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