Why Switzerland has so many tunnels?

The geographical localities in Switzerland are the reason why there are so many tunnels in the country. It is the Alps that form a kind of barrier between the northern and southern parts. The mountains occupy more than half of the total area and travelers can cross them only with the help of a tunnel system.



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