CULTURE
Geneva – one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, known for its natural beauty and long history of commerce, scholarship and international diplomacy
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Baku, September 19, AZERTAC
Nestled in the far southeastern corner of Switzerland between the Alps and Jura Mountains, Geneva is known for its natural beauty and long history of commerce, scholarship, and international diplomacy.
Being one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, the city developed its unique character from the 16th century, when, as the centre of the Calvinist Reformation, it became the “Protestant Rome.”
The canton of Genève has a total area of 109 square miles (282 square kilometres), of which seven square miles constitute the city proper.
A city-state transformed after many vicissitudes into a democratic Swiss canton, Genève has functioned primarily as a centre of commerce, in contact with both Germanic and Mediterranean countries.
The contemporary city of Geneva is, above all, a service metropolis, retaining its financial importance.
The city of Geneva has a long tradition of hosting international and non-governmental organisations, scientific and academic actors, civil society and the private sector who today work together to find solutions to the global challenges of our societies.
The city of Geneva itself is host to 39 international institutions, organizations, bodies as well as a secretariat established under a treaty, approximately 750 NGOs and the permanent representations of 178 member states, including Switzerland.