Geneva

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Quick Facts

	Currency:	Swiss Franc (CHF)
	Language:	German, French and English.
	Area:	20.86 Km²
	Climate:	Temperate Maritime climate with extremely cold winters.


Summer:	Max - 77°F (25°C) \| Min - 57.2°F(14°C)
Winter:	Max - 44.6°F (7°C) \| Min - 26.6°F(-3°C)

Also known as:	The Global city, Geneve, Genf.
Famous for:	Jewelery, watches, historic monuments.
Geographical Location:	At the south-western end of Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	46°12'N 6°09'E and 375 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	June to September.
Neighbouring Cities:	Lausanne, Villeurbanne, Lyon, Besançon, Geneva, Biel, Basel.
Means of Local Transport:	Trains, trams and buses.

Overview
Geneva is the most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich. Geneva is also the capital city of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The city is the major financial and political center of the country of Switzerland. The city has headquarters of several international organizations. Geneva hosted 'The Geneva Conference' which is considered as one of the most important landmark in world history. The city is a major banking center and houses the headquarters of some of the world's largest banks.

The city of Geneva is also a leading manufacture of watches, scientific instruments, jewelry and foodstuffs. The city was ranked second best in terms of standard of living, in the whole world. The city apart from being a major financial center is also a cultural hub of Switzerland. Geneva is an efficient, clean city. The old part of the city has magnificent architecture and amazing museums. The city also has an excellent infrastructure.