Geneva
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The flag of Geneva is vertically divided into yellow (left) and red (right). The left half bears a black half-eagle emerging from the center division (representing the Holy Roman Empire), and the right half displays a golden key (representing the bishopric). Together, the imperial eagle and bishop's key symbolize Geneva's dual medieval governance by empire and church.
Geneva hosts more international organizations than any other city in the world, including the European headquarters of the United Nations and the Red Cross.
Adopted: 1443
