Geneva is the capital of the canton of Geneva and the second-most populous city in Switzerland located where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhone River.
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The city of
Geneva is predominant; it is a centre of commerce, trade and finance. A great number of Swiss banks are located in
Geneva, particularly in the area of private banking.
The service industry is most significant in
Geneva where there are headquarters of a number of international corporations as well as international organizations, such as the
United Nations and the
World Trade Organization.
Notable sights in
Geneva include the
Flower Clock, the
Art & History Museum and the
International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Museum.
Geneva's most visible landmark however is a fountain: the
Jet d'Eau (water-jet) which is situated in
Lake Geneva and visible throughout the city for its 140 metre high water column.
