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The Administrative Council (Conseil administratif) constitutes the executive government of the city of Geneva and operates as a collegiate authority.
- History of Geneva
In 1457 a major government organ was established in Geneva,...
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The Canton of Geneva, officially the Republic and Canton of...
- History of Geneva
3 days ago · Geneva, city, capital of Genève canton, in the far southwestern corner of Switzerland that juts into France. One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva has served as a model for republican government
Geneva hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world. [1] Palais des Nations, the main building of the United Nations Office at Geneva. WIPO headquarters in Geneva. This is a list of international organizations, UN programs and funds and other organizations based in Geneva, Switzerland. [2]
The Geneva Conventions define the rights and protections afforded to non-combatants who fulfill the criteria of being protected persons. The treaties of 1949 were ratified, in their entirety or with reservations, by 196 countries. The Geneva Conventions concern only protected non-combatants in war.
The following is a timeline of the history of the municipality of Geneva, Switzerland . Prior to 19th century. 1st century BCE – Roman camp "Genava" set up. [1] 4th century CE – Catholic diocese established. [2] 426 – Geneva becomes capital of the Kingdom of the Burgundians. [3] 534 – Franks in power. [4] 563 – Tsunami on Lake Geneva. [5]
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