Geneva is located between the Alps and the Jura mountains, at the extreme southwest of Switzerland and the Lake of Geneva. It is one of the smallest metropolises in the world, yet it is the preferred international meeting place and the peace capital of the world.
The city of Geneva has an area of 15.86 sq km (6.1 sq mi), while the area of the Canton of Geneva is 282 sq km. It is the capital for both Republic and Canton of Geneva, making it as the second most populous city in Switzerland. Geneva might loom large in international affairs but it is a town of fewer than 450,000 inhabitants.
Geneva is widely regarded as a global city, mainly because of the presence of numerous international organizations.
It is also the central crossroad of Western Europe due to its strategic geographical position. Geneva offers all the advantages of the world's major cities and none of their inconvenience.
