The Basle region is where Germany, France and Switzerland all meet. The city of Basle, with an official population of 166,000, is a small, distinguished European city. Not least because of its geographical location in the heart of Europe, it has developed over the centuries into a cosmopolitan, innovative economic, cultural and research centre. Thanks to Baselworld, the world watch and jewellery show, as well as Art Basel, the world’s leading art fair, it is also Switzerland’s most important exhibition and conference city. The adjacent Baselbiet provides a scenic contrast to the city. Numerous historical sites, such as the Roman town of Augusta Raurica, are well worth a visit. Basle’s St Jakob Park stadium, home to FC Basel 1893, will host six matches, including the opening match, two quarter-finals and one semi-final.