Geneva is a city in southwestern Switzerland, located at the southwestern tip of Lake Geneva where the Rhône River flows out, right on the border with France.

Where is Geneva?

  • Geneva is in southwestern Switzerland , in the Swiss region of Romandy, the French‑speaking part of the country.
  • It sits at the southwestern end of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) , at the point where the Rhône River leaves the lake.
  • The city lies in a natural basin between the Jura Mountains to the west and the Alps to the east , very close to the French border.

Quick facts

  • Geneva is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva , one of Switzerland’s smallest cantons.
  • The urban area is just a few square miles, but it is a major global city and diplomatic hub , sometimes called the “Peace Capital.”
  • It is roughly 170 miles southwest of Zurich, about 83 miles from Lyon (France), and around 125 miles from Turin (Italy).

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