Geneva

Also known as Genève, Geneva GE, Geneve, Genf

Geneva ( ; ) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital".

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Geneva is Switzerland's second-largest city, located in the French-speaking southwest where the Rhône River flows out of Lake Geneva, and serves as the capital of the Geneva canton and republic. It is a major global hub for international finance and diplomacy, earning it the nickname "Peace Capital" because of its role in worldwide peacekeeping and diplomatic efforts.

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Key facts

Switzerland municipality.subject_name: Geneva
Switzerland municipality.municipality_type: municipality and city
Switzerland municipality.canton: Geneva
Switzerland municipality.iso code region: CH-GE
Switzerland municipality.district: None
Switzerland municipality.municipality_code: 6621
Switzerland municipality.area: 15.86
Switzerland municipality.elevation: 375
Switzerland municipality.elevation_description: Pont du Mont Blanc
Switzerland municipality.highest: Chemin du Pommier
Switzerland municipality.highest_m: 457
Switzerland municipality.lowest: Le Rhône
Switzerland municipality.lowest_m: 370
Switzerland municipality.executive_name: Conseil administratif
Switzerland municipality.executive_number_of_members: 5
Switzerland municipality.mayor: Alfonso Gomez
Switzerland municipality.mayor_asof: June 2023
Switzerland municipality.mayor_party: Green Party of Switzerland

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Etymology
History
Geography
Topography
Climate
Politics
Coat of arms
Administrative divisions
Government
Parliament
Elections
National Council
Metropolitan cooperation
International relations
Demographics
Language
Population by birthplace
Gender
Birth rate
Age, status and households
Historical population
Religion
"Protestant Rome"
Crime
Cityscape
Heritage sites of national significance
Society and culture
Media
Traditions and customs
Music and festivals
Education
Economy
Sport
Infrastructure
Transportation
Utilities
Ecological infrastructure
International organisations
Notable people
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See also
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It hosts the highest number of international organizations in the world, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the ICRC and IFRC of the Red Cross. It was where the Geneva Conventions on humanitarian treatment in war were signed, and, in the aftermath of World War I, it hosted the League of Nations. It shares a unique distinction with municipalities such as New York City, Bonn, Basel, and Strasbourg as a city which serves as the headquarters of at least one critical international organization without being the capital of a country.

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