Geneva

Geneva, '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.
  • Locality with about 204,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 390 metres (1,270 feet)
  • Also known as
    “CH6621”
    “Geneve”

Places of Interest

Discover Jet d’Eau and Palace of Nations.
The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in …
Public building
The is the home of the United…
Railway station
Geneva railway station, also known as Geneva Cornavin…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lancy and Carouge.
Bermill, Public domain.
Town
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Latitude
46.2058° or 46° 12′ 21″ north
Longitude
6.1416° or 6° 8′ 30″ east
Open location code
8FR8644R+8J
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Uighur—“Geneva” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

“The only true voyage… would be not to travel to new landscapes, but to have other eyes, to see the universe through the eyes of another, of a hundred others.”

Switzerland: Highlights

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