Geneva is a city in Switzerland. It is probably the most populous city. Most of the Geneva dwellers speak in French. It is a lake-side city, situated on the bank of Lake Geneva.
Geneva, Switzerland is surrounded by two mountain chains of Alphs and Jura. The second most important rivers of Geneva is the River Arve. It is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It considered being a global city. Many international companies can be found over here. Some of the headquarters of the United Nations agencies are set up over here. According to the 2006 survey the residents of Geneva leads a high quality life. Initially the Celtic people of Allobroges were established their settlement in this Swiss city. In Julius Caesar the name of this city was first mentioned. During the 16 th century the concept of Calvinism was flourished in Geneva. When England was under the rule of the Catholic Queen Mary I Tudor some of the Protestant scholars fled to Geneva. William Whittingham was one of them.
One of the most important historical events of Geneva is l'Escalade (independence). Though Geneva is usually considered to be a protestant city but nowadays Roman Catholics are seen to be residing in Geneva. Geneva is more improved in the service sector. It is also working very hard over international trade schemes. Geneva Motor Show is probably the most reputed international motor-show organized in the city of Geneva.
Some of the headquarters of the international organizations that were set up over here includes
- World Health Organization
- World Meteorological Organization
- World Trade Organization
- International Telecommunication Union
- International Labour Organization
- World Economic Forum
- World Council of Churches
- Airports Council International
- International AIDS Society
- World Heart Federation
Geneva is indeed a culturally rich Swiss city and an attractive tourist spot where accommodation facility is quite good. Some of the well-known hotels of Geneva are
- Warwick
- D Angleterre
- Mandarin Oriental Du Rhone
- Hotel President Wilson
Apart from this several educational institutions, museums have been set up over here. The transportation provided by Geneva also adds up to its appeal.
