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  Lake of Zug - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Zug, Lake of, located in the canton of Zug, Switzerland, between the Lake of Lucerne (Vierwaldstätter See) and the Lake of Zürich.
The Lake Zug (German : Zugersee) is one of the minor Swiss lakes, on the outskirts of the Alps and north of Lake Lucerne.
Zug is a picturesque small town at the northeastern corner of the Lake Zug and at the foot...
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  Canton of Zug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zug (-German; French: Zoug; Italian: Zugo) is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
The Lorze river is the principal drainage in the canton.
The eleven municipalities of the canton are: Zug, Oberägeri, Unterägeri, Menzingen, Baar, Cham, Hünenberg, Steinhausen, Risch, Walchwil, Neuheim
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 Zug - the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Zug, capital of the Swiss canton of that name, a picturesque little town at the northeastern corner of the lake of Zug, and at the foot of the Zugerberg (3255 ft.), which rises gradually, its lower slopes thickly covered with fruit trees.
The town of Zug was governed by a bailiff, appointed by the Habsburgs, and a council, and was muchfavoured by that family.
In 1385 Zug joined the league of the Swabian cities against Leopold III of Austria and shared inthe victory of Sempach, as well as in the various Argovian (1415) and Thurgovian (1460) conquests of the Confederates, and later in those of Italy(1512), having already taken part in the occupation of the Val d'Ossola.
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 ZUG - LoveToKnow Article on ZUG
The lower range, culminating jn the Zugerberg (3255 ft.), and the Wildspitz (5194 ft.), the highest summit of the Rossberg, that rises east of the lake of Zug, separates it from the basin and lake of Aegeri, as well as from the hilly district of Menzingen.
(W. ZUG, LAKE OF, one of the minor Swiss lakes, on the outskirts of the Alps and N. of that of Lucerne.
The principal place on the lake is the town of Zug, whence a railway (formerly part of the St Gotthard main route) runs along its eastern shore past Walchwil to Arth at its south end, which is connected by a steam tramway with the Arth-Goldau station of the St Gotthard line.
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 Lake of Zug - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lake of Zug (German: Zugersee) is one of the minor Swiss lakes, on the outskirts of the Alps and north of the Lake of Lucerne.
For the most part the lake is in the Canton of Zug, but the southern end is, to the extent of 3 3/4 square miles, in that of Schwyz, while the Canton of Lucerne claims about 3/4 square miles, to the north of Immensee.
Toward the south-west extremity of the lake the Rigi descends rather steeply to the water's edge, while part of its east shore forms a narrow level band at the foot of the Rossberg (5,194 ft, 1,583 m) and the Zugerberg.
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The town of Zug was governed by a bailiff, appointed by the Habsburgs, and a council, and was much favoured by that family.
In 1385 Zug joined the league of the Swabian cities against Leopold of Habsburg and shared in the victory of Sempach, as well as in the various Argovian (1415) and Thurgovian (1460) conquests of the Confederates, and later in those of Italy (1512), having already taken part in the occupation of the Val d'Ossola.
The Museum of Zug houses an important collection of archaeological remains, especially from the late Bronze Age (urnfield culture) settlement of Zug-Sumpf.
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 Lake of Zug: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Lake of Zug
The Lake of Zug is one of the minor Swiss lakes, on the outskirts of the Alps and north of that of Lucerne.
The Lake of Zug has an area of about 15 square miles (39 square kilometers), is about 9 miles in length, 21/8 miles in breadth, and has a maximum depth of 650 feet (200 meters), while its surface is 1368 feet (417 meters) above sea-level[?].
Three railways tangent Lake of Zug, one from Zürich via Zug and Arth-Goldau[?] to the St Gotthard[?], one from Luzern via Arth-Goldau to the St Gotthard and one from Zürich via Zug to Lucerne.
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 Alpine Lakes
Lake Constance Lake Murten Lake Walen The Lake of Zug Lake Biel Lake Geneva Lake Lugano Lake Neuchatel Lake Zurich Lake Brienz Lake Thun Vierwaldtstaettersee
The best-known Swiss lake is, of course, Lake Geneva.
40% of this lake is on the territory of France.
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 Zug - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
In 1385 Zug joined the league of the Swabian cities against Leopold III of Austria and shared in the victory of Sempach, as well as in the various Argovian (1415) and Thurgovian (1460) conquests of the Confederates, and later in those of Italy (1512), having already taken part in the occupation of the Val d'Ossola.
Between 1379 (Walchwil) and 1477 (Cham) Zug had acquired various districts in her own neighbourhood, principally to the north and the west, which were ruled till 1798 by the town alone as subject lands.
In 2001 members of the local (cantonal) parliament were shot at in Zug by an assassin.
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 Lake Zug, Switzerland
2.5km/1.5mi south of Zurich, on the east shore of the lake is Zug-Oberwil (420 m/1,378ft), attractively situated at the foot of the Zürichberg, along the foothills of which the road now runs.
After 4km/2.5mi you pass the Restaurant Lothenbach, where the stream of the same name flows into the lake (waterfall), then the road passes through two short galleries and finally reaches the summer resort of Walchwil, a popular lakeside resort in a picturesque situation amid chestnut groves.
Beyond Walchwil the boundary between the cantons of Zug and Schwyz is crossed, and you continue along the foot of the Rossberg, with fine views across the lake to the Rigi; to the right is Immensee near the "Hohle Gasse" (hollow road), and straight ahead is Arth.
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 _ Zug arrival information lake transport Switzerland guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The town is clustered around the northeast corner of the small Zugersee, with the station about 400m north of the lakeshore, and the same amount again north of the Old Town, which ranges down the eastern shore of the lake.
Zug is a rail junction, situated at the point where a line from Luzern in the west meets the main north–south route running from Zürich through Flüelen and the Gotthard Tunnel to Ticino.
By road, Zug is on the A4 between Luzern and Zürich, and is easily accessible from the Gotthard routes, detouring via Schwyz.
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 Luzern Tourismus AG > Lake Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Buochs, situated directly on Lake Lucerne, is a delightful surprise due to its mild climate, the beautiful panorama of the Alps and the marvellous scenery.
This small village located on the eastern shore of Lake Zug is also referred to as Lake Zug's "Riviera".
Zug is an idyllic 'mini-metropolis' nestled between lake and mountains - with a cosmopolitan ambiance.
www.centralswitzerland.ch /lake-region-002-0302-en.htm   (396 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Zug, Switzerland (Swiss Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Fruit cultivation is a main occupation, and the region has industries in textiles, beer, and metal goods.
Owned by the counts of Kyburg and later (after 1273) by the Hapsburg family, Zug joined the Swiss Confederation in 1352 and again in 1364, after a return to Hapsburg domination.
It has manufactures of metalware, electrical equipment, and textiles, and is an important cattle market.
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 Places of the World (R-S)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Rigi (Righi) is a mountain mass rising east of Lucerne in Switzerland between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug.
Rukwa (Rikwa, Leopold Lake) is a salt lake in Tanzania.
The terrain is mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in north-west) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes.
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 ZUG - Online Information article about ZUG
time Zug took part as a full member in all the acts of the league.
seal of Zug should be kept in one of the country districts, and were supported in this claim by Schwyz.
Reformation Zug clung to the old faith and was a member of the " Christliche Vereinigung " of 1529.
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 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Zug Canton
The smallest Swiss canton, it almost surrounds the Lake of Zug, one of the largest lakes in the region, and is...
In September 2001 a gunman broke into the parliament building of the regional assembly of the Zug Canton and killed 14 people before committing...
The town, the capital of Zug canton, lies on the eastern shore of the Lake of Zug, 24 km (15 mi) south of...
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 Zug, Switzerland
Zug is a small city in Swizterland, situated on the Zugersee (Lake Zug) about half way between Zurich an Lucerne.
Zug's is down by the lake which gives it a lot of character.
I started visiting some of the historical locations in Zug, like this tower that (I think) was part of a town wall at some point, but I got distracted by other this.
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In 2001 the operators decided to replace MV Zug as a much-needed refurbishment was deemed to be too expensive.
Her near-sister Schwyz of the same age had already been replaced by a new vessel after the 1997 season.
The new Zug, also from the OSWAG yard at Linz on the Danube arrived in 2003 and both "Zugs" were on the lake together for a short time until the older vessel was stripped to the hull, transported overland to Basel and taken up the Rhein to the Netherlands for a new life.
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 ZUG, LAKE OF - Online Information article about ZUG, LAKE OF
plain of Brunnen with the Lake of Lucerne.
Canton of Zug, but the southern end is, co the extent of 34 sq.
MAIN (from the Aryan root which appears in " may " and " might," and Lat.
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 Hotels in Zug Switzerland
The Parkhotel Zug is situated in the middle of a charming Swiss town, only a short walk from the railway station.
Zug - known as the city of Kolin - is noteworthy for the picturesque late Gothic buildings of its old town along the lakeside.
The Quality Swisshotel Zug*** is situated in an ideal position between Zurich & Lucerne, or on a smaller scale between Zug & Cham, easily accessible by road and with a wonderful view of Lake Zug and the mountains.
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 House
It was one of the first buildings in the region above Arth, placed maybe in the best place: on the northern side there is a wonderful view of the lake of Zug; it is possible to see up to Cham (the other end of the lake).
You can see Arth (at the lake), Oberarth (on the right under the arrow), Goldau (in the mid of the arrow), the lake of Laurenz (behind).
The arrow shows where our house is. Schwyz is behind the end of the lake of Laurenz and slightly to the left.
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 Lake of Zug -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
further west issues from the lake to pursue its course towards the (Click link for more info and facts about Reuss) Reuss.
The principal place on the lake is the town of (Click link for more info and facts about Zug) Zug.
The first (A ship powered by one or more steam engines) steamer was placed on the lake in 1852.
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 Canton of Zug - Unipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Map of Switzerland highlighting the Canton of Zug
Guide to Lucerne, the lake and its environs: With illustrations, plan of the town, map of the lakes of Lucerne and Zug, road maps, &c
History of the descendants of Ulrich Zug: Who immigrated to America from the Canton Zug, Switzerland in the Ship James Goodwill and landed at Philadelphia on the 27th day of September, 1727
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 Lake Of Zug Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
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 Zip Down to Zug - Insights from Insider Article | The Ski Europe Report 08-20-03
Situated on a lake (the Zugersee or Lake Zug), it is as lovely a town as you’ll find anywhere in Switzerland.
I usually try to time a trip to Zug to arrive in the late morning so I can shop around or have a visit to the lake and fish museum that also houses fish hatcheries to help populate the lake with its native fish.
Zug is famous for a delicate cake made of layers of almond meringue that enclose Kirsch butter cream and a thick slice of sponge cake saturated with the best Kirsch.
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 Diving in Switzerland with Dogs Breath Divers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
ZUG, Hofmatt 54, CH-6332 Hagendorn/ZG, Tel: 041/780 40 61, E-Mail: suternetmail@datazug.ch is willing to show you interesting dive sites.
During the whole year the lake of Zug is not more than 6C below 20 meters.
This is a famous diving spot where half of the town of Zug sunk in the middle ages.
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 Luzern Tourismus AG > Destinations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Because of its central location on the idyllic Lake Lucerne and the fact that it is surrounded by impressive mountains, such as Mt. Titlis at 3000 meters or the magnificent Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne is often referred to as "Switzerland within Switzerland".
The area surrounding Lake Lucerne is the epitome of any region offering excursions for its visitors: mountain peaks, boat rides, quaint villages, fascinating lakes and comfortable mountain railways.
Those who continue their journey by train may think of Zug as a tax haven.
www.centralswitzerland.ch /destinations-002-010402-en.htm   (320 words)

  
 Zug
About 20% of Zug’s 103,000 population is from some 90 nationalities other than Swiss.
But this lakeside city also has plenty to offer vacation visitors: picture-postcard countryside, culture, tradition, peace and tranquillity and plenty of sporting action.
And for history buffs - agricultural activity on the shores of Lake Zug dates back over 4000 years.
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 Encyclopedia: Leopold III of Belgium
On August 29, 1935, while the King and Queen were driving along the winding, narrow roads near their villa at Küssnacht am Rigi, Schwyz, Switzerland on the shores of Lake of Lucerne, Leopold lost control of the vehicle and the car plunged down a ravine, killing Astrid.
Joséphine-Charlotte Ingeborg Elisabeth Marie-José Marguerite Astrid, Princess of Belgium and Princess of Saxe Coburg Gotha, (October 11, 1927 - January 10, 2005), was born at the Royal Palace of Brussels.
The town Schwyz is the capital of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.
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