Geneva is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland after Zürich and is the most populous city of the French-speaking part of the country. The city is divided by the River Rhone into the rive gauche and rive droite. The rive gauche holds most of the sights with visitor interest.
The city is situated on the banks of the Lake Leman and looks onto the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Jura mountains jutting out of the deep forests and mystical countryside.
Geneva is a global city, an important financial centre and a worldwide centre for diplomacy. Many of the agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross have their headquarter in Geneva.
Geneva has been described as the third European financial centre after London and Zurich and the world's eighth most important financial centre by the Global Financial Centres Index.
The Peace Capital, as it was named, is a cultural destination with over 30 museums, theaters, galleries, and even an opera house. The visitors have the opportunity to join into the world-famous skiing and numerous golf clubs in and around the Lake Geneva Region.
The city's proximity to France and Italy add to its appeal for travelers trying to make the most of their European vacation.
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