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Geneva

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Geneva , Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. One of the smallest cantons, Geneva is in the plain between the Jura and the Alps. It borders on Vaud canton for 3.5 mi (5.6 km) in the north, but otherwise it is almost entirely surrounded by French territory. The population is primarily French-speaking. The rural areas produce fruit, vegetables, cereals, and wine; industry and population are centered in the city of Geneva (1990 pop. 171,042), the capital of the canton. Situated on the La... Read more
Geneva
Geneva. The foundation of a Christian community in Geneva dates from c. 350; by the end of the 4th cent. it was the...Frederick I conferred secular authority on the Bp. of Geneva. Increasing prosperity led the merchants to press for Geneva... Read more
Geneva
Geneva a city in Switzerland, noted in the 17th century for its Protestantism. Geneva bands two white cloth strips attached to the collar of...Protestants' clerical dress, as originally worn by Calvinists in Geneva. Geneva Bible an English translation of the Bible published... Read more

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