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   1 day ago · Geneva, city, capital of Genève canton, in the far southwestern corner of Switzerland that juts into France. One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva has served as a model for republican government and owes its preeminence to the triumph of human, rather than geographic, factors.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Geneva-SwitzerlandGeneva - Roman, Lake, Financial Hub | Britannica

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   5 days ago · By 379 ce Geneva was the seat of a bishop and was within the Roman Empire, but when it had been Christianized and when it became a Roman city are uncertain. After the Germanic invasions Geneva became part of the Burgundian kingdom and served as its first capital from 443 to 534.

3. www.britannica.com › place › SwitzerlandSwitzerland | History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Switzerland’s administrative capital is Bern, while Lausanne serves as its judicial centre. Switzerland’s small size—its total area is about half that of Scotland—and its modest population give little indication of its international significance.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Economy_of_SwitzerlandEconomy of Switzerland - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · 19th century Gotthard line in 1882 Development of real GDP per capita, 1851 to 2018. Switzerland as a federal state was established in 1848. Before that time, the city-cantons of Zürich, Geneva, and Basel in particular began to develop economically based on industry and trade, while the rural regions of Switzerland remained poor and underdeveloped.

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   Is Geneva a cosmopolitan city?

   • Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva, city, capital of Genève canton, in the far southwestern corner of Switzerland that juts into France. One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva has served as a model for republican government and owes its preeminence to the triumph of human, rather than geographic, factors.

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   When did Geneva become a city?

   • After the Germanic invasions Geneva became part of the Burgundian kingdom and served as its first capital from 443 to 534. For a time Geneva belonged to Lorraine (Lotharingia) and then again to Burgundy (888–1032). During the early feudal period the city formed the hub of the lands belonging to the Genevese counts.

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   Why is Geneva so important?

   • Although nationally Geneva is second to Zürich in total volume of financial transactions, it has retained a position of worldwide significance. Geneva is one of the world’s leading sanctuaries for capital, and it has been estimated that its banks hold more than half the total amount of foreign capital in Switzerland.

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   Why is Geneva a Roman city?

   • Geneva - Roman, Lake, Financial Hub: The original site of the city was an easily defended hill dominating the outlet of the lake. Human occupation began in the Paleolithic Period and further developed in the Neolithic, which was marked by the growth of a vast lake-dwelling community with habitations built on piles.

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6. www.dailyherald.com › 20240526 › businessGeneva poised for industrial growth - Daily Herald

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   4 days ago · This more than $180 million capital investment will create about 100 new full-time jobs and add state-of-the-art equipment. ... Antunes’ Geneva headquarters campus will be built in phases and ...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BernBern - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Bern (Swiss Standard German: ⓘ, German:), or Berne (French: ⓘ), is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 133,000 (as of 2022), Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zürich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne.

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   5 days ago · Geneva Capital Management LLC raised its position in Ryan Specialty by 18.4% in the fourth quarter. Geneva Capital Management LLC now owns 424,605 shares of the company’s stock worth...