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Alpine Convention

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This API provides the geographic perimeters of the Alpine Convention area within Switzerland. The Alpine Convention is an international treaty between the eight Alpine countries—Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia—together with the European Union, aimed at protecting the Alps through sustainable development and cross-border cooperation. The dataset is maintained by the Swiss Confederation, specifically the Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), and defines the national extent to which the treaty's provisions apply. It is useful for spatial planning, environmental protection, and policy analysis concerning the Alpine region in Switzerland.The perimeters of the Alpine Convention in Switzerland. The Alpine Convention is an international treaty between the eight Alpine countries: Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia, plus the European Union. The aim of the treaty is to protect the Alps by mea…