Geneva's economy is mainly a tertiary industry. The city has an ancient financial industry, especially private banking (managing about $1 trillion in assets) and international trade financing.
Geneva has a long tradition of watchmaking (Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex, Universal Watch, Earl Count, Xiao Bangbiao). The watch testing unit (established in 1886) jointly established by the Geneva Municipal Government and the Swiss Federal Government carries out non-mandatory testing on watches produced in Geneva. Those who pass the test can engrave the Geneva seal on the movement, and watches with the Geneva seal are basically of higher grade.
The headquarters and main production facilities of Fenmeiyi and Chihuaton, the world's two largest flavors and fragrances manufacturers, are located in Geneva.
many multinational companies have their international headquarters in Geneva, such as Japan Tobacco International, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Gunnvor Group, General Verification, stmicroelectronics, SITA, Vitol and Weatherford International.
Many multinational companies, such as Procter & Gamble and DuPont, have their European headquarters in Geneva. HP Europe, Africa and the Middle East are headquartered in Meilan, near Geneva.
The Geneva Motor Show, which is held every March at the Palexpo Exhibition and Convention Center next to the Geneva International Airport, is also one of the most important auto shows in the world. Geneva is famous for its profound humanitarian tradition, colorful cultural activities, major conferences and exhibitions, mouth-watering food, fresh suburban scenery and numerous sightseeing projects and sports facilities. Geneva is also the clock capital of the world, and the watch industry and banking industry have become the two spiritual pillars of Geneva. Geneva is also the center of major cultural performances, and international artists regularly perform music and operas in major theaters. Geneva is the meeting point of the whole world. More than 2 important international institutions are located in Geneva, including the United Nations headquarters in Europe, the International Labour Organization, the Universal Red Cross, the Scout headquarters, and the Women's League for Peace and Freedom. It can be described as an international political, economic and cultural center. Every year, hundreds of conferences, exhibitions and celebrations are held here, attracting visitors from all over the world. Known as the "Capital of Peace" by the world
The famous scenic spots in Geneva include the flower clock, the Museum of Art and History, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and the Palais des Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations). The most striking symbol of Geneva is a fountain in Lake Geneva. The old city of Geneva is also a tourist attraction with unique flavor. You can stroll through its narrow streets or visit St. Peter's Cathedral.
Jet dEau: Located on Lake Geneva, it can spray water 14 meters high. It is the symbol of Geneva and the pride of the local people.
flower clock: a flower clock symbolizing that Switzerland is the center of the watch industry. It is placed in Jardin Anglais, the lake of Geneva. It is a plant clock with the longest second hand in the world. Its second hand is 2.5 meters long and the distance between each second point is 27 centimeters. The inclination of the surface plays an important role in the precision of clocks and watches. The circumference of the clock is 15.7 meters and the diameter is 5 meters. This flower clock is decorated with 6,5 kinds of plants.
European headquarters of the United nations: there are group tours for study.
International Museum of the Red Cross: In memory of the International Committee of the Red Cross established by Henry Dunant, who was born in Geneva. You can learn about the activities of the Red Cross in various ways, such as video recording, and also provide Chinese voice tour guide explanation service for the convenience of China tourists.
St. Pierre's Cathedral: Built in the 12th century, it is a building with Romanesque, Gothic and Greek-Romanesque styles. It is a landmark building in the old city and tells people a long and complicated ancient history. There is an archaeological museum underground, which is the largest archaeological museum in Europe.
International Museum of Reformation: The Reformation centered on Calvin made Geneva famous. The museum was built next to St. Pierre's Cathedral, the holy place of the Reformation, and it took 45 years from planning to opening. In May 1536, the Declaration of Reformation in Geneva was officially held here. The museum makes full use of the interior decoration in 1719 and is equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and technology to introduce the religious revolution to tourists. The museum is connected with the archaeological archive in the basement of St. Pierre's Cathedral through an underground passage, which is a part of Espace St.Pierre.
Maison Tavel: it is the oldest private collection museum in Geneva. A wide variety of folk utensils and exquisite town models are displayed here, which vividly reflect the history of the town and people's lives.
Rousseau Memorial Hall: the birthplace of jean jacques Rousseaux. Located at 4 Grand Rue in the old city.
Patek Philippe Museum: It shows people the history of world watches, various precious watches and exquisite porcelain glaze collections. Ariane Art Museum: There are a handful of ceramics and glass crafts in Europe.
Museum of Art History: the only encyclopedic museum in Switzerland, covering all western art from ancient times to the present. In this magnificent building with an area of 7, square meters, the historical and artistic works of archaeology are displayed, including the works of great masters from Renaissance to modern times.
Putipale Art Museum: a private art museum that collected French impressionist works from 188 to 193.
Lake Geneva: More than ten thousand flowers will bloom in the lakeside park in summer. During July and August, various free concerts were held here.
Geneva International Auto Show: One of the most famous auto shows in the world, held every March.
Fete de Geneve: several festivals and parades are held in late July and early August every year.
Climbing the City Festival: The weekend closest to December 11th and 12th every year is one of the most distinctive folk festivals in Geneva. Water, natural gas and electricity are provided by Geneva Industrial Services Company (SIG), which is owned by the state government, to the region of Geneva. Most drinking water (8%) is extracted from Lake Geneva; The remaining 2% comes from the groundwater formed by the infiltration of the Alvo River. 3% of Geneva's electricity demand is produced locally, mainly provided by three hydropower stations (Seujet, Verbois and Chancy-Pougny) built on the Rhone River. In addition, 13% of the state's electricity comes from Les Cheneviers' waste burning plant. The rest of the electricity demand (7%) is provided by other Swiss states and other European countries; SIG only buys electricity from renewable energy sources, especially from nuclear reactors and fossil fuel combustion. Natural gas pipelines are connected in Geneva and two-thirds of the state, and Gaznat, a Swiss company, buys natural gas from Western Europe. SIG also provides telecommunications services to a citizen through its "Voisin, voisine" plan, mainly distributed in Charmilles district. Founded by Calvin in 1559, Geneva University is one of the oldest universities in the world. Geneva also has one of the oldest international schools in the world, Geneva International School, which was founded in 1924 with the United Nations. The Institute of International Relations, one of the most prestigious international relations schools in the world, has also settled in Geneva. There are other international schools, such as Geneva English School and Lancy International College (founded in 193).