Lake Geneva region
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Lake Geneva region Région lémanique Genferseeregion |
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| Country |
 Switzerland
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| Area | |
| • Total | 8,718.6 km2 (3,366.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 1,399,400 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| NUTS code | CH03 |
The Lake Geneva region or Lemanic Region (French: Région lémanique, German: Genferseeregion) is the common name of the region of Switzerland encompassing the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais. It is one of the NUTS-2 regions of Switzerland.
The Lemanic Arc (French: Arc lémanique) is the region on the north side of Lake Léman, stretching out from Geneva to Lausanne and Montreux. Its parts are Geneva, La Côte, Lausanne, Lavaux, La Riviera and le Chablais.
The cantons of Geneva and Vaud have a collaboration programme named Métropole lémanique.
Coordinates: 46°24′N 6°54′E / 46.400°N 6.900°E
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