Geneva, Switzerland, the headquarters of many international organizations, various United Nations agencies and the Red Cross, is an international city and a center of diplomacy. It is located on the southwestern end of Lake Geneva and bordered by the Alps and Jura mountains and given its proximity to France, has strong Gallic influences. The city’s natural beauty, cleanliness, safety, culture and mixture of cosmopolitan and rural atmosphere all contribute to its residents’ high quality of life.
