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     • Genève, canton, southwestern Switzerland. The canton lies between the Jura Mountains and the Alps and consists mainly of its capital, the city of Geneva (Genève). It is one of the smallest cantons in the Swiss Confederation.
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   • Genève, canton, southwestern Switzerland. The canton lies between the Jura Mountains and the Alps and consists mainly of its capital, the city of Geneva (Genève). It is one of the smallest cantons in the Swiss Confederation.

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   Where is the Republic & Canton of Geneva located?

   • The Republic and Canton of Geneva is a Swiss canton located to the west of Lake Geneva, close to France and the departments of Ain and Haute-Savoie. A brief history of the canton and republic of Geneva in Switzerland. Before the formation of the Republic of Geneva, the region was under the governance of the bishop.

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   Is Geneva a Swiss city?

   • The city is bordered by Lake Geneva and crossed by the River Rhône. To the east, it borders the canton of Vaud, the only canton with which it has an administrative boundary on the Swiss side. The canton of Geneva has a modest surface area of 282 km2 and a large population of around 507,000, with a density of 1,792 inhabitants per square kilometre.

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   Is Geneva a French city?

   • The city of Geneva is at the center of the Geneva metropolitan area, known as the agglomération franco-valdo-genevoise in French, which includes the Canton of Geneva as well as the District of Nyon in the Canton of Vaud and several areas in the neighboring French departments of Haute-Savoie and Ain.

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   Nov 24, 2019 · The Canton of Geneva The canton of Geneva is considered to be the most cosmopolitan area of the whole of Switzerland. For the most part, this is due to the influence of the city of Geneva, which also happens to be the capital of the canton.

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   (French), English: Geneva. German: Genf. Genève, canton, southwestern Switzerland. The canton lies between the Jura Mountains and the Alps and consists mainly of its capital, the city of Geneva (Genève). It is one of the smallest cantons in the Swiss Confederation.

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   Ge· ne· va jə-ˈnē-və. variants or French Genève. zhə-ˈnev. or German Genf. ˈgenf. 1. canton of southwestern Switzerland area 109 square miles (282 square kilometers), population 469,000. 2. city and capital of the canton of Geneva, at the southwestern tip of Lake Geneva on the Rhône River population 187,000.

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   The Republic and Canton of Geneva is a Swiss canton located to the west of Lake Geneva, close to France and the departments of Ain and Haute-Savoie. Summary. History of Geneva. The Republic of Geneva (1534-1798) Annexation by France (1798-1813) Independence and integration into the Swiss Confederation (1813-1815) Geography of the canton of Geneva.

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   Aug 24, 2021 · What is a Swiss canton? Which cantons should I visit when I travel to Switzerland? 1- Relish in the international mix of Geneva then enjoy plenty of outdoor activities. 2 - Enjoy picturesque surroundings in Vaud, Lake Geneva Region. 3 - Choose from pumping festivals to closeby spa towns in Basel. 4 - Head out to the countryside in Canton Bern.

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   Geneva (canton) /  46.033°N 6.117°E  / 46.033; 6.117. Geneva is a canton in Switzerland. The capital of the canton is Geneva City . The French name is Genève, The German name is Genf, in Italian it is Ginevra . Geneva is the seat of many institutions of the United Nations. It has about 186.000 inhabitants and a very old university.

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   The Swiss Confederation consists of 26 cantons, each of which are responsible for healthcare, welfare, law enforcement, public education, and retain the power of taxation. The cantons comprise a total of 2889 municipalities. Geneva is the capital of the Canton of Geneva, which continues to call itself La Republique du Genève.