Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities
BBCWhy Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities Getty Images Zurich was named the world's smartest city for 2024 It has been quietly making its case for being one of the best places in the world to live, with multiple cities listed in 2024's Global Liveability Index and Smart City Index. With multiple cities listed in the top 10 of this year's Global Liveability Index and the Smart City Index, Switzerland shows that its policies offer nationwide impact. "One big cultural influence is our history as a 'nation by will', with a lot of minorities, resulting in a high sensitivity and acceptance of compromises," said resident Res Marty, founder of Switzerland Beyond Chocolate. Getty Images Geneva got perfect scores in healthcare and education in this year's Global Liveability Index She also notes that cities across Switzerland are testing self-driving vehicles, a project that is being managed country-wide via the Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility.