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Geneva is the most populous city in Switzerland.
Answer: False
Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland, and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy, but not the overall most populous.
Geneva is recognized as a global city and a worldwide hub for diplomacy, earning it the title 'Peace Capital'.
Answer: True
Geneva is indeed recognized as a global city and a worldwide hub for diplomacy, which has earned it the title 'Peace Capital'.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the League of Nations both had their headquarters in Geneva.
Answer: True
Geneva hosted the League of Nations after World War I, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has its headquarters there.
Geneva is the only city in the world that hosts a critical international organization without being a national capital.
Answer: False
Geneva shares this unique distinction with other cities such as New York City, Bonn, Basel, and Strasbourg, meaning it is not the only city with this characteristic.
In January 2021, the city of Geneva (Ville de Genève) had a population of over 250,000 residents.
Answer: False
In January 2021, the city of Geneva (Ville de Genève) had a population of 203,856, which is less than 250,000.
Geneva was ranked as the world's fifteenth most important financial center in 2025.
Answer: True
According to the Global Financial Centres Index, Geneva was ranked as the world's fifteenth most important financial center in 2025.
Geneva maintains formal sister city relationships with several major European capitals to foster diplomacy.
Answer: False
Geneva does not maintain any formal sister city relationships, instead declaring itself related to the entire world.
What title has Geneva earned due to its role as a worldwide hub for diplomacy?
Answer: Peace Capital
Geneva's role as a worldwide hub for diplomacy has earned it the title 'Peace Capital'.
Which major international organization, known for its humanitarian work, has its headquarters in Geneva?
Answer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), known for its humanitarian work, has its headquarters in Geneva.
What unique distinction does Geneva share with cities like New York City and Strasbourg regarding international organizations?
Answer: It serves as the headquarters of at least one critical international organization without being the capital of a country.
Geneva shares the unique distinction of hosting the headquarters of at least one critical international organization without being a national capital, a characteristic it shares with cities like New York City and Strasbourg.
In January 2021, what was the population of the broader Geneva metropolitan area?
Answer: 1,053,436
In January 2021, the broader Geneva metropolitan area had a population of 1,053,436.
According to the 2024 Mercer ranking, what was Geneva's global ranking for liveability?
Answer: Third most liveable city globally
In 2024, Mercer ranked Geneva as the third most liveable city globally.
What is Geneva's official stance on sister city relationships?
Answer: It does not maintain any formal sister city relationships, declaring itself related to the entire world.
Geneva does not maintain formal sister city relationships, instead declaring itself related to the entire world, reflecting its global diplomatic role.
What is CERN primarily known for?
Answer: Hosting the world's largest particle physics laboratory.
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is primarily known for hosting the world's largest particle physics laboratory, including the Large Hadron Collider.
The name 'Geneva' is derived from a Latin term signifying its strategic military importance.
Answer: False
The name 'Geneva' likely originates from a Celtic term meaning 'mouth,' referring to its location at an estuary, not its military importance.
During the Middle Ages, Geneva gained a high degree of self-governance through a charter by the late 14th century.
Answer: True
By the late 14th century, Geneva indeed gained a high degree of self-governance through a charter during the Middle Ages.
The Protestant Reformation in Geneva led to the overthrow of Savoy rule and an alliance with the Swiss Confederacy.
Answer: True
The Protestant Reformation in Geneva resulted in religious conflict, the overthrow of Savoy rule, and Geneva's subsequent alliance with the Swiss Confederacy.
Geneva joined the Swiss Confederation in 1907, the same year the separation of Church and State was adopted.
Answer: False
Geneva joined the Swiss Confederation on May 19, 1815. The separation of Church and State was adopted in 1907.
The Administrative Council, Geneva's executive government, consists of seven councilors elected every four years.
Answer: False
The Administrative Council consists of five councilors, and elections are held every five years, not seven councilors elected every four years.
As of 2020, Geneva's Administrative Council achieved a left-wing majority and, for the first time, a female majority.
Answer: True
In 2020, the Administrative Council's composition resulted in a left-wing majority with four out of five seats and, for the first time, a female majority.
The Green Party was the most popular in Geneva during the 2019 federal election for the Swiss National Council.
Answer: True
In the 2019 federal election for the Swiss National Council, the Green Party received 26% of the vote, making it the most popular party in Geneva.
Who became Geneva's spiritual leader in 1541, transforming it into what was known as a 'Protestant Rome'?
Answer: John Calvin
John Calvin became Geneva's spiritual leader in 1541, transforming it into a center of Calvinism, often referred to as a 'Protestant Rome'.
When did Geneva officially join the Swiss Confederation?
Answer: May 19, 1815
Geneva officially joined the Swiss Confederation on May 19, 1815, following the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
How many councilors form the Administrative Council, the executive government of Geneva?
Answer: Five
The Administrative Council, Geneva's executive government, operates as a collegiate authority with five councilors.
In the 2019 federal election for the Swiss National Council in Geneva, which party was the most popular?
Answer: Green Party
The Green Party was the most popular in Geneva during the 2019 federal election for the Swiss National Council, receiving 26% of the vote.
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, is visible from most of Geneva.
Answer: True
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, is indeed visible from most of Geneva, as the city is surrounded by mountain chains.
Geneva experiences a Mediterranean climate with dry, hot summers.
Answer: False
Geneva experiences a temperate oceanic climate (Cfb), characterized by relatively warm summers and consistent precipitation throughout the year, not a Mediterranean climate.
Most of Geneva's drinking water is supplied by groundwater, with Lake Geneva serving as a secondary source.
Answer: False
Most of Geneva's drinking water comes from Lake Geneva, supplemented by groundwater, making Lake Geneva the primary source.
The 'dark infrastructure' initiative in Geneva's Climate Strategy aims to minimize light pollution.
Answer: True
The 'dark infrastructure' (Trame Noire) initiative, part of Geneva's Climate Strategy, aims to minimize light pollution.
Which of the following mountain chains is NOT part of the Jura Mountains surrounding Geneva?
Answer: The Alps
Geneva is surrounded by three mountain chains that are part of the Jura Mountains: the Jura main range, the Vuache, and the Salève. Mont Blanc, part of the Alps, is visible but the Alps themselves are not listed as surrounding Geneva in the same way as the Jura chains.
What percentage of the city of Geneva's land is built up (buildings or roads)?
Answer: 91.8%
Of the city of Geneva's land, 91.8% is built up, consisting of buildings or roads.
What type of climate does Geneva experience?
Answer: Oceanic climate (Cfb)
Geneva experiences a temperate oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen climate classification.
What is the name of the north-easterly wind that can affect Geneva and cause severe icing in winter?
Answer: Bise
The 'Bise' is a north-easterly wind that can affect Geneva, potentially causing severe icing during winter.
What percentage of the Canton of Geneva's electricity needs are produced locally?
Answer: 30%
Approximately 30% of the Canton of Geneva's electricity needs are produced locally, primarily through hydroelectric dams.
What is the primary purpose of Geneva's 'dark infrastructure' (Trame Noire) initiative?
Answer: To minimize light pollution.
The primary purpose of Geneva's 'dark infrastructure' (Trame Noire) initiative is to minimize light pollution, supporting biodiversity and energy efficiency.
Geneva's financial sector is primarily dominated by tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Answer: False
Geneva's financial sector is dominated by commodity trading, trade finance, and wealth management, not tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.
The watchmaking industry is Geneva's second-largest major economic sector.
Answer: True
The watchmaking industry is indeed Geneva's second-largest major economic sector, featuring many luxury firms.
The CEVA rail project, connecting Cornavin with Annemasse in France, fully opened in December 2019.
Answer: True
The CEVA rail project, a railway link connecting Cornavin with Annemasse in France, fully opened in December 2019.
Which of these is NOT one of the three main sectors dominating Geneva's financial economy?
Answer: Tourism
The three main sectors dominating Geneva's financial economy are commodity trading, trade finance, and wealth management. Tourism is not listed as one of these primary financial sectors.
What percentage of the world's cotton is traded in the Lake Geneva region?
Answer: Approximately 22%
Approximately 22% of the world's cotton is traded in the Lake Geneva region.
What is Geneva's second-largest major economic sector, known for luxury firms like Patek Philippe and Rolex?
Answer: Watchmaking industry
The watchmaking industry, home to luxury firms like Patek Philippe and Rolex, is Geneva's second-largest major economic sector.
When did the CEVA rail project, connecting Cornavin with Annemasse in France, fully open?
Answer: 2019
The CEVA rail project, connecting Cornavin with Annemasse in France, fully opened in December 2019.
English is widely spoken in Geneva due to its significant Anglophone resident population working in international institutions and banking.
Answer: True
English is widely spoken in Geneva, particularly due to the substantial number of Anglophone residents employed in international institutions and the banking sector.
In 2013, less than 40% of the population in the city of Geneva were resident foreign nationals.
Answer: False
As of 2013, 48% of the population in the city of Geneva were resident foreign nationals, which is more than 40%.
The largest portion of Geneva's permanent resident population in 2023 identified as having no religious affiliation.
Answer: True
In 2023, 51.1% of Geneva's permanent resident population identified as having no religious affiliation or an unknown affiliation, making it the largest portion.
Geneva was historically known as the 'Protestant Rome' due to its strong ties with the Roman Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Geneva was known as the 'Protestant Rome' due to its role as a stronghold of Calvinism and a base for prominent Protestant reformers, not its ties with the Roman Catholic Church.
The Tribune de Genève is Geneva's main daily newspaper, while Le Courrier focuses specifically on Geneva.
Answer: True
The Tribune de Genève is Geneva's main daily newspaper, and Le Courrier specifically focuses on Geneva.
L'Escalade, a traditional festival, commemorates the news of the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre reaching Geneva.
Answer: False
L'Escalade commemorates the defeat of a surprise attack by the Duke of Savoy's troops in 1602. The Jeûne genevois festival commemorates the news of the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.
The 'herald of the spring' chestnut tree tradition in Geneva has been observed since 1818.
Answer: True
The tradition of observing a specific chestnut tree as the official 'herald of the spring' in Geneva has been in place since 1818.
The University of Geneva was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological and humanist seminary.
Answer: True
The University of Geneva was indeed founded in 1559 by John Calvin as the Geneva Academy, initially functioning as a theological and humanist seminary.
According to William Monter, Geneva's population nearly tripled between 1550 and 1560.
Answer: False
According to William Monter, Geneva's population nearly doubled between 1550 and 1560, from 12,000-13,000 to over 25,000.
In 2023, what was the largest religious affiliation among Geneva's permanent resident population aged 15 and older?
Answer: No religious affiliation or unknown affiliation
In 2023, the largest portion (51.1%) of Geneva's permanent resident population aged 15 and older identified as having no religious affiliation or an unknown affiliation.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance in Geneva?
Answer: The Jet d'Eau
While a prominent landmark, the Jet d'Eau is not listed among the Swiss heritage sites of national significance in Geneva, unlike St-Pierre Cathedral, the Palais des Nations, and the Reformation Wall.
Which traditional festival in Geneva commemorates the defeat of a surprise attack by the Duke of Savoy's troops in 1602?
Answer: L'Escalade
L'Escalade is the traditional festival that commemorates the defeat of a surprise attack by the Duke of Savoy's troops in 1602.
What was the University of Geneva originally founded as in 1559 by John Calvin?
Answer: The Geneva Academy
The University of Geneva was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as the Geneva Academy, initially functioning as a theological and humanist seminary.
Which Genevan ice hockey team won its first championship in 2023 and the Champions Hockey League in 2024?
Answer: Genève-Servette HC
Genève-Servette HC, Geneva's ice hockey team, won its first championship in 2023 and the Champions Hockey League in 2024.
According to William Monter, how much did Geneva's population approximately change between 1550 and 1560?
Answer: It nearly doubled.
According to William Monter, Geneva's population nearly doubled between 1550 and 1560, from 12,000-13,000 to over 25,000.
Who was the Genevan founder of the Red Cross and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize?
Answer: Henry Dunant
Henry Dunant, a Genevan, was the founder of the Red Cross and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
What is the Geneva Graduate Institute recognized for being one of the first academic institutions globally to offer education in?
Answer: International relations
The Geneva Graduate Institute is recognized as one of the first academic institutions globally to offer education in international relations.