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1 day ago · Map of Geneva, 1:50,000. Geneva is located at 46°12' North, 6°09' East, at the south-western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhône flows out. It is surrounded by three mountain chains, each belonging to the Jura: the Jura main range lies north-westward, the Vuache southward, and the Salève south-eastward.
- 15.92 km² (6.15 sq mi)
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Conseil administratif, with 5 members
5 days ago · The Canton of Geneva, officially the Republic and Canton of Geneva, [4] [5] is one of the 26 cantons of the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of forty-five municipalities, and the seat of the government and parliament is in the City of Geneva . Geneva is the French-speaking westernmost canton of Switzerland. It lies at the western end of Lake ...
- 282.49 km² (109.07 sq mi)
- CH-GE
- Switzerland
- Geneva
Apr 28, 2024 · Switzerland Satellite Map. Switzerland occupies an area of 41,285 square kilometers (15,940 sq mi), almost identical in size to the Netherlands. It has an extensive system of lakes such as Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchatel, and Lake Constance. Next, the Alps span about 60% of Switzerland, and its snow-capped mountains are visibly picturesque in this ...
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Apr 12, 2024 · 2. Gaze at the Jet d’Eau. Jet d’Eau (literally “water jet” in English) is one of the most famous Geneva attractions. Set on the Jetée des Eaux Vives, the water jet was originally built in 1886, when it was used as a safety valve for the city’s water facility.
Apr 23, 2024 · In Geneva, you can order taxi’s by phone, or you can hop in them from the authorised taxi ranks dotted around the city. Or like the New Yorker’s, you can even hail one from the curb! Here are some taxi numbers that may come in useful: Taxiphone.ch: 022 33 141 33. Genevataxi.ch: +41 22 707 04 25.
Apr 18, 2024 · Day 1 – Exploring Geneva’s Old Town and “Little Italy”. Start the day with a stroll along Lake Geneva. Go around Jardin Anglais and check out L’horloge fleurie, a clock made up of 6,500 flowering plants and shrubs – an homage to the city’s watchmakers and an expression of the city’s dedication to nature.
Apr 30, 2024 · The second biggest city in Switzerland should be your first choice to visit. Geneva is in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, so be sure to brush up on both languages if you’re arriving by train from the German-speaking Zürich. When your train pulls into Gare de Genève and you see Lake Geneva flanked by the Alps, the city’s beauty ...
