Swiss geographymedium
Which massif was drilled to create a tunnel in 1881?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Saint-Gotthard Massif
Why
The Saint-Gotthard Massif was drilled to create the famous tunnel in 1881, connecting Switzerland's north and south through the Alps. This tunnel facilitated commerce and transport across the Alpine barrier. The engineering feat remains strategically important for the country.
- Jura Massif
- Mont-Blanc Massif
- Saint-Gotthard Massif
- Bernina Massif
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