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Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland,
the 93th largest city of Europe
and the xxth largest city of the World.

It is the capital of the Kanton Zürich Stadt.
The city is located on the north western end of lake Zurich.

Lowest point 392 m (Limmatquai) - peak 871 m (Uetliberg)

Zuerich is divided into 12 districts (Kreise):
1° Aldstadt (old city)
2° Enge, Wollishofen and Leimbach
3° Widikon
4° Aussersihl
5° Industriequartier (Industrial area)
6° Zürichberg
7° Hottingen - Hirslanden
8° Riesbach
9° Altstetten - Albisrieden
10° Hoengg - Wipkingen
11° Affoltern - Oerlikon - Seebach
12° Schwamendingen

The name Zuerich comes from the latin name "Turicum".
1278 Zuerich becomes a free imperial city.
1351 Zurich joins the Swiss Confederation