France and Switzerland: Both in Europe

France is located in Western Europe. Switzerland is located in Central Europe.

They share a 573 km (356 mi) border along the Jura Mountains and Lake Geneva. Both are Schengen Area members (no passport controls). France uses the euro; Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF) and is not in the EU.

Key geographic context:

• France: Atlantic to Mediterranean, borders 8 countries
• Switzerland: Landlocked, borders 5 countries (France, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy)
• Both: Alpine territory (Mont Blanc massif straddles border)