Helvetic Alps

</div>The Helvetic Alps are a long chain of mountains located in Europe along the eastern borders of the Helvetic Confederation and Christianan between those nations and the nations of Adelyne, Gunnlandia, and Wazistan. The highest peaks of the mountains extend into the 19,000 foot (5800 m) range. As such, many of the tops of the mountains have snow year-round. This provides great powder for snowboarders and skiers who frequent the range.

Greenbriar Mountain

Greenbriar Mountain is the tallest peak in the Helvetic Alps, reaching a height of 19,232 feet (5862 meters). It is located in the Helvetic Confederation, east of the city of Geneva. Two ski resorts are situated on the mountain at the 11,500 foot level. Few have ever dared to ski higher elevations on this mountain because of its many steep drops and disposition to avalanches. The image of Greenbriar Mountain provides the backdrop to the Helvetic license plate.

Lake Geneve

</div>Lake Geneve is located within the city of Geneva. It is a natural lake formed from the melting snows of surrounding mountains. It is one of the highest alpine lakes in Europe. The lake, at an altitutde of 6,252 feet (1906 meters), provides year-round enjoyment to tourists, reaching temperatures of 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) in the summer and yet still getting exceptional snow in the winter. The lake has a famously intense emerald-blue color to it, caused by the reflection of the clear, blue sky in the lake. Under less-than-favorable weather conditions, the lake has appeared other shades, including green and even black.

Much of the lakeshore is protected park land, which prevents overdevelopment along the lake. There are also several other parks in the surrounding areas where tourists can camp, hike, cross-country ski, and fish. For those less inclined towards outdoor activities, the town of South Shore, obviously enough located on the southern shore of the lake, is a relatively developed community with hotel-casinos and world-class shopping.

Big Bear Mountain

</div>Big Bear Mountain is the highest point in Christianan, reaching an altitude of 18,789 feet (5727 meters).

Big Bear Valley

</div>Big Bear Valley lies directly adjacent to Big Bear Mountain and dips to an altitude of -2 feet (-0.6 meters), making it the lowest point in Christianan and the Helvetic Alps.