Geneva
Geneva lies near the French border. This topic is part of Cities within Geography. This page currently draws on 8 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Geneva trivia questions
Geneva is a city in which country?
Answer: Switzerland
Bonus fact: Geneva lies near the French border.
Geneva sits on the shore of which lake?
Answer: Lake Geneva
Bonus fact: The Rhone River exits Lake Geneva at the city.
Which international organization has a major European office in Geneva?
Answer: United Nations
Bonus fact: The UN Office at Geneva is based at the Palace of Nations.
The Geneva Conventions primarily regulate conduct during what?
Answer: Armed conflict
Bonus fact: They protect wounded soldiers, prisoners, and civilians.
The modern four Geneva Conventions were adopted in what year?
Answer: 1949
Bonus fact: They were adopted after World War II.
Which organization is especially associated with promoting compliance with the Geneva Conventions?
Answer: International Committee of the Red Cross
Bonus fact: The ICRC has a special role under international humanitarian law.
Where is WHO headquarters located?
Answer: Geneva
Bonus fact: Geneva is a major center for international organizations.
Mary Shelley began conceiving Frankenstein during a famous stay near which lake?
Answer: Lake Geneva
Bonus fact: She was staying near Lord Byron in Switzerland.