Zurich

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Zurich

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and the capital of its canton, situated on Lake Zurich. Founded by the Romans as Turicum, it became a key center during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Today, it's a major financial hub with numerous cultural institutions.

Statistics

Area

87.93 km²

Population

452,421

Location