The second most populous city in Switzerland after Zürich, Geneva is the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The population of the canton according to the year 2004 was 441,000, and that of the commune within the traditional city limits 185,526, and that of the metropolitan area, of the commune within the traditional city limits 185,526, and that of the metropolitan area about 960,000. Widely regarded as a global city, Geneva is located where the Rhône River exits Lake Geneva and the city is also the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. One of the Best World Cities, Geneva also has various numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many of the agencies of the United Nations.
According to a survey in the year 2006, Geneva was found to have the second highest quality of living in the world just after Zürich. One of the Best Cities in Europe, Geneva has more than 20 parks in the city center offering countless opportunities for rest and relaxation and is thus known as the greenest cities in Europe. The centerpiece of the city of Geneva is its world famous lakefront, which offers endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation throughout the year. There are many other tourist attractions in Geneva attracting visitors like the Saint Pierre Cathedral, the Reformation Wall, the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the Natural History Museum of Geneva and the Olympic Museum to name a few.
There are various good quality hotels and restaurants in Geneva catering to all the tourists visiting the city. Geneva in Switzerland is served by the Geneva Cointrin International Airport and public transport by bus, trolleybus or tram is provided by Transports Publics Genevois (TPG). Public transport by boat is also present in Geneva, which is provided by the Mouettes Genevoises, which link the two banks of the lake within the city and the ‘Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le lac Léman’ (CGN) which serves more far-away destinations such as Thonon, Evian, Nyon, Yvoire, Lausanne and Montreux using both modern diesel vessels and vintage paddle steamers.
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