Switzerland. Known for chocolates, clocks and neutrals in most armed conflicts, this charming little trilingual country also has two main European capitals - Zurich and Geneva. The first, in particular, is known that it is home to the European office of the United Nations, but this is not all that is for it. This article tells you some interesting facts about this Swiss city that will surely leave you willing to visit!
- It has certain traffic. Do not be surprised if your taxi driver from the airport in Geneva decides to go a long way and not turn right into a red light. He is not trying to rip you off; it's just that he can't. In this Swiss city, it is forbidden to go directly to the red lanterns, which, despite this obstacle, still have the lowest time in Europe.
- Famous faces A lot of famous personalities are associated with Geneva. Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin have statues, the first of which owns the famous recording studio on the lake, and the latter died in the city. Frank Zappa once burned a casino (inspiring, again, “Smoke on the Water”), and the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, now introduced the ubiquitous type of skiing. Albert Einstein also hails from this Swiss capital. The question remains, however: did any of them demand a taxi in Geneva to take them to the city center?
- Population features During a trip around the city during a taxi transfer to Geneva, you may notice some features. For example, although it is the most international European city (with 40% foreign population), there are no mosques in it - or, in fact, anywhere in Switzerland. The overall health and well-being of the population can also strike you as unique; however, you will soon find out that this is the standard of Switzerland, a country where there are three times more banks than dentists, and which can boast the highest ratio of patients with hospitals in Europe. However, despite its wealth, only a quarter of the population owns their own home.
- Claims to fame , The city has become the most famous now as the European headquarters of the United Nations, with which it has participated since 1948. In addition, the treaties of the Geneva Convention were signed in this Swiss capital, as well as the birthplace of the World Wide Web!
- Despair dog If you have ever heard of what heavenly Switzerland to live in, knowing that the inhabitants The main concern - dog droppings can confirm your faith. However, awareness of this problem will help you to avoid it - in this respect, a good way to prevent a jump from something inappropriate will be to take a taxi at Geneva Airport!
As you can see, there is much to love the second most populous city in Switzerland and many interesting facts about it. Do not miss!
