Outline of Geneva

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Geneva:

Geneva (/dʒɪˈniːvə/ ^ⓘ jin-EE-və; French: Genève [ʒ(ə)nɛv] ^ⓘ) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône leaves Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital".

General reference

• Pronunciation: English: /dʒɪˈniːvə/, Franco-Provençal: [dzəˈnɛva] ^ⓘ; French: Genève [ʒənɛv] ^ⓘ; German: Genf [ɡɛnf] ^ⓘ; Italian: Ginevra [dʒiˈneːvra]; Romansh: Genevra
• Common English name(s): Geneva
• Official English name(s): Geneva
• Adjectival(s): Genevan, Genevese
• Demonym(s): Genevan, Genevese

Geography of Geneva

Geography of Geneva

• Geneva is:
  • a city
  • capital of the Canton of Geneva
• Population of Geneva: 198,979
• Area of Geneva: 15.92 km² (6.15 sq mi)
• Atlas of Geneva

Geneva
Geneva Location within Switzerland
Coordinates: 46°12′N 6°09′E / 46.200°N 6.150°E / 46.200; 6.150

Environment of Geneva

• Climate of Geneva

Natural geographic features of Geneva

• Islands in Geneva
  • Île Rousseau
• Lakes in Geneva
  • Lake Geneva
• Rivers in Geneva
  • Arve
  • Rhône
• Rocks in Geneva
  • Pierres du Niton

Locations in Geneva

• Tourist attractions in Geneva
  • Museums in Geneva
  • Shopping areas and markets
  • World Heritage Sites in Geneva

Bridges in Geneva

• Hans Wilsdorf Bridge

Cultural and exhibition centres in Geneva

• Centre d'Art Contemporain Genève
• Palexpo

Fountains in Geneva

• Jet d'Eau

Monuments and memorials in Geneva

• Brunswick Monument
• Celestial Sphere Woodrow Wilson Memorial
• Reformation Wall

Museums and art galleries in Geneva

Museums in Geneva

• Barbier-Mueller Museum
• Institut et Musée Voltaire
• International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
• MAMCO
• Musée Ariana
• Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
• Musée d'ethnographie de Genève
• Musée d'histoire des sciences
• Musée Rath
• Natural History Museum

Palaces and villas in Geneva

• Les Délices
• Palais Wilson

Parks and gardens in Geneva

• Geneva Botanical Garden
• Jardin Anglais
  • L'horloge fleurie
• Parc des Eaux Vives
• Parc La Grange

Public squares in Geneva

• Place du Bourg-de-Four

Religious buildings in Geneva

• Basilica of Our Lady of Geneva
• Calvin Auditory
• Evangelical Free Church of Geneva
• Russian Church
• St. Pierre Cathedral

Secular buildings in Geneva

• Bâtiment des Forces motrices
• Centre William Rappard
• Immeuble Clarté
• Maison de la paix
• Palace of Nations
• RHINO

Streets in Geneva

• Quai Gustave-Ador
  • Port-Noir
• Rue de Berne

Theatres in Geneva

• Grand Théâtre de Genève
• Théâtre de Neuve

Government and politics of Geneva

Politics of Geneva

• Mayors of Geneva

History of Geneva

History of Geneva

Culture of Geneva

Culture of Geneva

Arts in Geneva

Architecture of Geneva

• Cultural property of national significance in Switzerland: Geneva

Cinema of Geneva

• Geneva International Film Festival

Music of Geneva

• Music festivals and competitions in Geneva
  • Geneva International Music Competition
• Music schools in Geneva
  • Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
  • Geneva University of Music
• Music venues in Geneva
  • Victoria Hall
• Musical ensembles in Geneva
  • Ensemble Contrechamps
  • Geneva Camerata
  • Orchestre de chambre de Genève
  • Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
• Musicians from Geneva
  • Frank Martin

Theatre of Geneva

Visual arts of Geneva

Public art in Geneva

• Celestial Sphere Woodrow Wilson Memorial

Events in Geneva

• Fêtes de Genève
• Geneva Motor Show

Languages of Geneva

• French language
• Franco-Provençal language

Media in Geneva

• Newspapers in Geneva
  • Le Courrier
  • Le Temps
  • Tribune de Genève
• Radio and television in Geneva
  • Radio Télévision Suisse

People from Geneva

• Pierre Prévost
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Émile Taddéoli

Traditions and customs in Geneva

• Jeûne genevois
• L'Escalade

Sports in Geneva

Sports in Geneva

• Basketball in Geneva
  • Lions de Genève
• Football in Geneva
  • Association football in Geneva
    • Servette FC
• Ice hockey In Geneva
  • Genève-Servette HC
• Sports competitions in Geneva
  • Geneva Marathon
  • Geneva Open
  • Geneva Open Challenger
• Sports venues in Geneva
  • Patinoire des Vernets
  • SEG Geneva Arena
  • Stade de Genève

Economy and infrastructure of Geneva

Economy of Geneva

• Communications in Geneva
• Financial services in Geneva
  • Bank Lombard Odier & Co
  • CIM Bank
  • The Pictet Group
• Hotels in Geneva
  • Beau-Rivage Geneva
  • Hotel President Wilson
  • InterContinental Geneva
  • Le Richemond
• Tourism in Geneva

Transportation in Geneva

Transportation in Geneva

• Public transport operators in Geneva
  • Geneva Public Transport
• Air transport in Geneva
  • Airports in Geneva
    • Geneva Airport
• Maritime transport in Geneva
  • Mouettes Genevoises Navigation
• Road transport in Geneva
  • Bus transport in Geneva
    • TOSA Flash Mobility, Clean City, Smart Bus
  • Trolleybuses in Geneva

Rail transport in Geneva

Rail transport in Geneva

• Railway stations in Geneva
  • Genève-Cornavin railway station
  • Geneva Airport railway station
• Trams in Geneva

Education in Geneva

Education in Geneva

• International school in Geneva
  • International School of Geneva
• Universities in Geneva
  • University of Geneva
• Research institutes in Geneva
  • Geneva International Peace Research Institute

Healthcare in Geneva

• Hospitals in Geneva
  • Clinique La Colline
  • Geneva University Hospital

See also

• Outline of geography

References

External links

Wikimedia Atlas of Geneva