Geneva

Geneva is Switzerland's second-largest city and the world's most international one, home to the United Nations European HQ, the Red Cross, and over 200 international organisations. More than 40% of the population are foreigners, making it uniquely welcoming to English speakers. The city straddles the River Rhône at the western tip of Lake Geneva, with Mont Blanc visible on clear days. Geneva's International Quarter clusters NGOs, banks, and trade offices around Palais des Nations. The city is distinctly Francophone — French is the working language, though English is near-universal in professional settings. Property and living costs rank among the highest in Europe, offset by generous international salaries and favourable tax treatment for some categories of international employees.