The Swiss Alps are, by definition, in Switzerland, which is on the continent of Europe.
A continent is a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as North America or Africa.
There is no continent on the continent of Europe. Europe is a continent.
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The two smallest continents are Australia and Europe. Australia is an island continent, however, Europe is not. Antarctica is the third smallest continent and is also an island continent.
The whole Europe is on the continent of Europe.
Europe IS a continent.
Europe is a continent.
You have to be Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Antarctica or Australia. There's really no specific geographical definition that says "Australia is a continent, but Greenland isn't" or "Europe is a continent, but Alaska isn't."
You mean: "What continent is Germany on?" and the answer is Europe.
Europe itself is a continent and has countries inside it!
Europe and Australia are the two smallest continents, however, Europe is not an island continent. Antarctica is an island continent as well but is the third smallest.