Geneva’s canton spreads out on 282 km2. It is surrounded by the French territory and situated between the Alps and the Jura mountains. It is situated at the extremity of the famous « Lac Léman », which is internationally renowned for its « Jet d’eau ».
Geneva has the privilege to be in the heart of Europe and is close to European cities like London, Barcelona, Rome, Paris, Milan and Amsterdam.
The city is a real melting pot with about 185 000 inhabitants which 40% are foreigners with over 160 different nationalities. The canton of Geneva counts 490 578 inhabitants (2015) and is in the top twenty of the most secure cities in the world.
It hosts approximately 200 international organizations, governmental or none governmental, like the United Nations (UN), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and much others. Geneva has also one of the most important economy market platform and is chosen by many multinationals for their headquarters.
Furthermore, Geneva is one of the main cities of world congress. It welcomes great exchanges thanks to its open minded spirit and perception of the world surrounding it. This makes you integrate easily.
Moreover, Geneva has an attachment for its traditions, which is extremely important. It is a lively cultural city all year round with many national & international events, exhibitions, activities and festivals (the Escalade celebration & race, the Davis cup, the Car show, ski resorts within an hour away from Geneva, Montreux Jazz Festival, Paléo Festival, Caribana Festival).
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