Geneva

Geneva

Geneva (pronunciation: jə-ˈnē-və) is a city in Switzerland that lies at the southern tip of expansive Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). It is surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains and has views of dramatic Mont Blanc.

Etymology

The name Geneva is derived from the Celtic word "genawa" or "genava", which means "estuary" or "mouth". This is likely due to the city's location at the mouth of the Rhône River.

Related Terms

• Switzerland: A country in Central Europe where Geneva is located.
• Lac Léman: Also known as Lake Geneva, it is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and is shared by Switzerland and France.
• Alps: A significant mountain range in Europe, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea.
• Jura Mountains: A sub-alpine mountain range located north of the Western Alps, mainly following the course of the France–Switzerland border.
• Mont Blanc: The highest mountain in the Alps and the second-highest in Europe, visible from Geneva.
• Rhône River: One of the major rivers of Europe, originating in Switzerland and running from there through southeastern France.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Geneva
• Wikipedia's article - Geneva

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