Zurich has repeatedly topped the Mercer Quality of Living Survey as the most desirable
place to live in the world – and it's easy to see why. The charming
cobbled Altstadt (Old Town) hugs the northern edge of Lake Zurich and the sparkling
River Limmat. The distant snow-capped mountains complete the picture-postcard scene.
Zurich earns extra points as an unpolluted city: its factories run on electricity, and
the lake's waters are perfectly clear. Famed for its low taxes and high
incomes, the city boasts a strong economy and is Switzerland's financial
center. The chief industry is financial services, particularly insurance and private
banking.
