Zurich

/'zɜɹ.ɪk/

Zurich 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. As of May 2022, the municipality counted 439,694 inhabitants, and the canton of Zurich counted 1,56 million. The city is (in-)famous for its high density in global banks and economic success. The city is considered the second richest country in the world. Further, it holds many stylish sites, restaurants, and shops. Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zurich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.

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History

After the Romans had conquered the Alps, a military base was built at Lindenhof in 15 BC, marking the beginning of the Roman era in Zurich. An inscription on a grave that dates from the late second century indirectly mentions «Turicum» as the name of the Roman «vicus». From the early Middle Ages until the middle of the ninth century, almost nothing is known of Zurich's history.