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Geographical Map For Geneva Switzerland
Switzerland can be practically referred to as a mountainous country with its domain bifurcated into three parts namely; the Alps, the Middleland or Mittelland, and the Juras. Of these three regions, the Mittelland makes for one third of the territory and is marked with hills, fertile land, and many lakes. |
Switzerland also has many rivers amongst which the Rhine and Rhone are most significant.As a consequence of the country’s policy of immigration, it projects low demographic growth. However, the population is thick and mainly concerted in the Mittelland region. It is this region that incorporates big cities such as Zurich, Geneva, Berne and Lausanne.
Geneva is situated between the Alps and the Jura mountains at an altitude of 373m above Mean Sea Level. The city lies in the extreme south western part of Switzerland. Geneva is only at an hour’s distance from Paris or Milan and it takes less than two hours to reach London, Madrid and Rome by air. Therefore, this positioning makes the city an important geographical spot. The total area representing the district of Geneva is 282 km2. Till the year 1870, Geneva was the most heavily inhabited city of Switzerland. Thereafter, the statistics were been taken over by Zurich. Today, Geneva stands as the second city in terms of population. Approximately 45 percent of the people are foreigners and interestingly about 180 nationalities are prevalent here making Geneva to be a true illustration of an international city. The city is enclosed with French territories on all sides. Although its border is 107.5 km long but only 4.5 km falls under the Swiss confederation; while the rest of 103km is under France. The border with Switzerland is secure by a thin land linking Geneva to the Canton of Vaud, along the Lake Geneva.
Geneva has gained immense fame in the world scenario for being the headquarters of many international organizations such United Nations, the Red Cross, and the World Council of Churches. The oldest part of Geneva is characterized by squares and slender lanes. This part of the city contains many renowned ancient monuments such as St. Peter's Cathedral, the Reformation Monument, the Museum of Art and History; the Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art and the University of Geneva. Facing the Geneva Lake on the north shore are located lavish hotels and shops, promenades, and docks for recreation boats and passenger ferries. Towards the extreme northern side are situated the Palace of Nations, which is the office of the United Nations; the Ariana Museum and a botanical garden.
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