basel
Basel is Switzerland’s third‑largest city, located on the Rhine River at the border with France and Germany. It is a cultural and economic hub known for its historic Old Town, the world‑renowned Art Basel fair, numerous museums (including the Kunstmuseum and Fondation Beyeler), and a strong pharmaceutical and chemical industry centered around companies such as Novartis and Roche. Basel also hosts the University of Basel, Switzerland’s oldest university (founded 1460). Views Nigeria