Zurich
Zurich
Zurich (pronunciation: /ˈzʊərɪk/ ZEWR-ik) is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in north-central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich.
Etymology
The name Zurich is derived from the Celtic term "Turus", a reference to the water god worshipped in the area before the Roman conquest. The name was later Latinized to "Turicum" by the Romans, and eventually evolved into the modern name Zurich.
Related Terms
- Switzerland: A country in Central Europe where Zurich is located.
- Canton of Zurich: One of the 26 cantons of Switzerland, of which Zurich is the capital.
- Lake Zurich: A lake in Switzerland, extending southeast of the city of Zurich.
- Zurich Insurance Group: A Swiss insurance company, commonly known as Zurich, headquartered in Zurich.
- University of Zurich: The largest university in Switzerland, located in Zurich.
- Zurich Airport: The largest international airport of Switzerland and the principal hub of Swiss International Air Lines.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zurich
- Wikipedia's article - Zurich
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