Lake Geneva is a lake on the north side of the Alps, shared between Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and the largest on the course of the Rhône. Of it 59.53% (345.31 km2 or 133.32 sq mi) comes under the jurisdiction of Switzerland, and 40.47% (234.71 km2 or 90.62 sq mi) under France. Lake Geneva (and particularly the lakeside parts of the city of Geneva) can be affected by the cold Bise, a north easterly wind. This can lead to severe icing in winter. The lake is rich in wildlife, especially birds: both the common buzzard and the red kite breed here in considerable numbers.

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