City: Zurich
General Information
With over 400,000 inhabitants Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. It is located at the northern end of the 27 km (17miles) long Lake Zurich. Although Zurich only covers an area of 92 sq km (35 sq miles), this “small city” has a huge variety of culture, history, sights and events. With the world-famous banking sector, insurance companies, the machinery and textile industry, commerce, industry and tourism, Zurich is not only Switzerland’s most important commercial and economic center, but also one of the leading international cities.
