Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland's second-most populous city and the largest French-speaking city in Switzerland, is one of the world's major centres of international diplomacy, having served as the site of the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross since its foundation in 1863.Places of Interest
Highlights: Jet d’Eau and Palace of Nations.
Genève-Cornavin Railway Station
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lancy and Carouge.
Lancy
Town
Photo: Bermill, Public domain.
Geneva
- Type: Locality with 204,000 residents
- Also known as: “CH6621” and “Geneve”
- Location: Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.2058° or 46° 12′ 21″ north
Longitude
6.1416° or 6° 8′ 30″ east
Population
204,000
Elevation
386 metres (1,266 feet)
Open location code
8FR8644R+8J
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In Other Languages
From French to Uighur—“Geneva” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: St-Gervais - Chantepoulet and La Coulouvrenière.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Hôtel Cornavin and Tiffany Hôtel.
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