Lausanne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lausanne is the capital of the Swiss canton of Vaud, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva. It gained prominence as the Olympic Capital, hosting the International Olympic Committee since 1994. Historically, it began as a Celtic and Roman settlement, evolving into a fortified medieval city under the Counts of Savoy.
Statistics
Area
41.38 km²
Population
144,873