Ville de Genève

Geneva is linked to Europe's capital cities by its international airport, motorways and railway network. It is the seat of a number of major multinationals, as well as the International Red Cross Committee.

International city

What is so special about Geneva for the Swiss and the rest of the world? The answer is that it has far greater international influence than any other city of 200'000 inhabitants. Today, Switzerland's second largest city is home to around twenty international organisations. The permanent missions of over 160 States represent their governments in the city's international conferences and organisations.

Geneva is a centre focused on the international economy. Whether private corporate or business, finance, in its widest sense, undeniably plays a major economic role in Geneva, which is a base for around a hundred foreign banks.
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City of culture

Geneva is a city of arts and culture. The City is financially responsible for around thirty venues and  performance centres, eleven museums, the Municipal library network and Geneva Library.
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City of parks

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Geneva is one of the greenest cities in Europe: 20% of the country is covered in green areas. It is often called the «city of parks». These green areas, in fact, contribute greatly to the quality of life of its inhabitants.
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