the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern part of the country
"Zurich is the center of the German-speaking part of Switzerland"
The capital city of Zurich canton, Switzerland, on Lake Zurich.
"Zurich serves as the vibrant capital of its namesake canton and lies beautifully on the shores of Lake Zurich."
The city's name comes directly from the German word Zürich. It entered English as a loanword to refer to the Swiss capital and its lake region.