Geneva City Guide
The scenic city of Geneva is situated where the River Rhône streams into Geneva Lake and is considered to be one of the best places in the world to live in. This city is surrounded by the snow topped Swiss Alps has always been associated with religious and political tolerance. In fact it was here in Geneva John Calvin instituted his reform movement in the 16th century. The city is also associated with the origins of the League of Nations and the International Red Cross. Geneva is a major center of democracy that is often referred to as the ‘Peace Capital’ of the world. The city hosts the European headquarters of the United Nations and is also home to the headquarters of several UN organizations like United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR), the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Affluent Geneva, additionally, is a