Geneva is located in Switzerland. It is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is situated where the Rhône River exits Lake Geneva. Geneva is a global city, a financial center, and a worldwide center for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross.