13^th International Conference on Agriculture & Horticulture September 10-12, 2018 Zurich, Switzerland

Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. There are 401,144 people living in Zürich making Switzerland’s largest city, it is the global city and one among the largest financial centers of the world. Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zürich Airport and railway station are the vast and active in the country It is located in north-central Switzerland is located at the north-western head of Lake Zürich. Zürich is situated at 408m above sea level. Zurich has the oceanic climate with four different climatic zones. According to several surveys from 2006 to 2008, Zürich was named the city with the best quality of life in the world as well as the wealthiest city in Europe. Zürich ranked first in Monocle's 2012 "Quality of Life Survey" among the world and also the wealthiest city in EUROPE. The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Ranking sees Zürich rank among the top ten most liveable cities in the world. 

Many museums and art galleries can be found in the city, including the Swiss. As a “metropolis of experiences” by the water, with a magnificent view of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zürich offers a unique mixture of attractions. The lively tradition of merchant guilds in Zürich is dating back to the middle Ages. Equally impressive are their fine guild houses and guildhalls – such as the Zunfthaus zur Waag, open since at least 1303. Zurich’s shopping mile has contributed largely to the city’s reputation as an El Dorado for shoppers and is a top address for international fashion labels, jewelry and watches. Zürich Marathon is a popular sport event, inviting numerous athletes from every corner of the globe. Zürich Marathon is a long distance running event, covering 42.195 kilometers (26.219 mi) at one stretch. The traditional cuisine of Zürich consists of traditional fare, reflecting the centuries of rule by patrician burghers as well as the lasting imprint of Huldrych Zwingli's puritanism. Traditional dishes include Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and Tirggel.