The Canton of Geneva is the westernmost canton or state of Switzerland, surrounded on almost all sides by France and centered around the city of Geneva. The official name of this canton is République et Canton de Genève. Like some other Swiss cantons (Ticino, Neuchâtel, Jura) this canton calls itself a republic, as part of the Swiss confederation.
The canton of Geneva is located in the south western corner of Switzerland. Thanks to its capital, the canton of Geneva is one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Switzerland. As a centre of Calvinist Reformation, the capital Geneva exercised significant influence on the canton, which essentially consists of Geneva and its hinterlands.
The canton has a population of 414'300 inhabitants and the following 45 localities:
Aïre-la-Ville, Anières, Avully, Avusy, Bardonnex, Bellevue, Bernex, Carouge, Cartigny, Céligny, Chancy, Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Choulex, Collex-Bossy, Collonge-Bellerive, Cologny, Confignon, Corsier, Dardagny, Genève, Genthod, Grand-Saconnex, Gy, Hermance, Jussy, Laconnex, Lancy, Meinier, Meyrin, Onex, Perly-Certoux, Plan-les-Ouates, Pregny-Chambésy, Presinge, Puplinge, Russin, Satigny, Soral, Thônex, Troinex, Vandœuvres, Vernier, Versoix, Veyrier.
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The canton of Geneva is located in the south western corner of Switzerland. Thanks to its capital, the canton of Geneva is one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Switzerland. As a centre of Calvinist Reformation, the capital Geneva exercised significant influence on the canton, which essentially consists of Geneva and its hinterlands.
The canton has a population of 414'300 inhabitants and the following 45 localities:
Aïre-la-Ville, Anières, Avully, Avusy, Bardonnex, Bellevue, Bernex, Carouge, Cartigny, Céligny, Chancy, Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Choulex, Collex-Bossy, Collonge-Bellerive, Cologny, Confignon, Corsier, Dardagny, Genève, Genthod, Grand-Saconnex, Gy, Hermance, Jussy, Laconnex, Lancy, Meinier, Meyrin, Onex, Perly-Certoux, Plan-les-Ouates, Pregny-Chambésy, Presinge, Puplinge, Russin, Satigny, Soral, Thônex, Troinex, Vandœuvres, Vernier, Versoix, Veyrier.
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Official site presenting information on administration, politics, culture, history, interactive maps and news. [English, French, German, Italian]
Provides visitors and new arrivals with information about the city and its surroundings. Includes maps, events, data and useful addresses.
Directory guide of international institutions, missions and companies.
Provides geographical, genealogical, and demographic information about the canton.
Free encyclopedia article covering the historical aspects, events, features and data of the canton.
Free encyclopedia article covering the historical aspects, events, features and data of the city.
Official site presenting information on administration, politics, culture, history, interactive maps and news. [English, French, German, Italian]
Free encyclopedia article covering the historical aspects, events, features and data of the city.
Provides geographical, genealogical, and demographic information about the canton.
Directory guide of international institutions, missions and companies.
Free encyclopedia article covering the historical aspects, events, features and data of the canton.
Provides visitors and new arrivals with information about the city and its surroundings. Includes maps, events, data and useful addresses.
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