Travel information PRACTICAL INFORMATION Geneva is a major crossroads of western Europe, host of many international organisations and a centre of culture and science. The City is located on the borders of Lake Geneva between the Alps and the Jura mountains, at the extreme southwest of Switzerland, neighboring the district of Haute Savoie of France. The elevation of the City is 373 meters. The Rhône and the Arve are the main rivers crossing Geneva. The historical centre of the City is situated on the left side of the Rhône, where the river leaves the Lake of Geneva (Pont du Mont-Blanc). The time applied is Central European time. Geneva is among the smallest of the Swiss cantons, and has a population of approximately 450’000. The official language is French, but English, German and many other languages are quite commonly spoken in Geneva.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
It is easy to get around Geneva by public transport (buses and streetcars). Each registered participant and registered accompanying person can pick up at the hotel a free public transportation ticket for the duration of the meeting. Please note that the first trip to the conference centre or hotel is on the participants’ expense, except from the Geneva Airport which offers a free pass valid 80 minutes (http://www.gva.ch/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/ tabid-67/).

TAXIS
A taxi ride from the airport to the city centre costs approximately CHF 45 (€25.-). The phone numbers of the main taxi companies are 022-33 141 33 (Taxi-Phone); 0800-801 802 (NewCab); or 0800-820 202 (Taxi 202).

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE
The currency is Swiss Francs (CHF). One Franc is divided into 100 centimes. The exchange rate to the € as per July 2011 is CHF 1.00 = EUR 0.85. Automated teller machines (ATMs) that accept international bankcards are available throughout the city, including one across the street from the CICG. Most credit cards are accepted in the majority of hotels, restaurants and shops. Foreign cash, including Euros is not uniformly accepted.

Octobre 5, 2011