The second most populous city of Switzerland is known as Geneva. It is most populous city of French-speaking part of Switzerland called Romandy. According to the census of 2013, the population of the city was 194,458. Due to the presence of international organizations, it is a worldwide centre for diplomacy, a financial centre and a global city. The headquarters of Red Cross and agencies of United Nations are situated in the city.
The largest number of international organizations from all over the world is present in this city. The city has a ninth rank as the most important financial centre in the world. It is also referred to as ‘peace capital’ and the world’s most compact metropolis in the world. It has a fourth rank as a most expensive city of the world. Geneva Cointrin International Airport is the largest airport in the city. Several car hire companies are available outside the territory of airport, railway station and in the area of main city.
The Swiss federal railway is also connected with the Geneva Airport railway station. Due to the large number of tourists, the business of car hire companies is growing faster than any other business. Many tourists take advantage of these services for a fun-filled and memorable trip of the city. Public transports are also available including trams, trolleybuses and buses for the convenience of the people. But most of the tourists prefer to travel in a personal conveyance that is only possible by hiring a car.
Geneva is a unique kind of city that is not similar to any other city of the world. The uniqueness of this city makes it a centre of attraction for many people from all over the world. Most of the tourists who come to this city belong to upper or elite class families. The middle and lower middle class people can’t afford to stay or to visit the city. The city is filled with art galleries and museums which makes it a suitable place for the art lovers. We would recommend you to visit Geneva only if you can afford to stay there. A best way to visit the whole city is only through hiring a car. On the other hand, Taxis and buses would only waste your time and money as well. A whole visit of this city requires 2 weeks or 15 days. Both the summer and winter seasons are best to visit the second largest city of Switzerland.
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