Question 276 of 350 · Size, neighbours and population
What is the largest city in Switzerland?
Wie heisst die grösste Stadt der Schweiz?
Correct answer: A
Why
About 450'000 people live in the city of Zurich. That is more than in any other Swiss city.
Common mistakes
- C: Bern
- Bern is the federal city with the government and Parliament, but it is not the largest city.
- D: Geneva
- Geneva is the second-largest city, but it is smaller than Zurich.
Topic
Bern, Zurich and the large cities
The largest city in Switzerland is Zurich. About 450'000 people live there. It is followed by Geneva, Basel, Lausanne and Bern. Zurich is the most important centre for business and banks. The large cities all lie in the Plateau. Basel is on the Rhine on the border with Germany and France, Geneva on Lake Geneva.
Switzerland at a glance · Size, neighbours and population
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.