Geotype Submission

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How does this letter-form communicate its location?

Being an international city hosts the most UN bodies in the world the pavement in the centre of town littered with illuminated square cobblestones that light up at dusk, with friendly words in several languages like, Hello, Bonsoir, Cheers, Welcome etc. the Typeface used in roman lettering is Avenir. Even though there is dirt on the surface the light shines through well enough for the onlooker to read. The words are in capitals, black print and probably about 20pitch, the square cobblestones are roughly 10cm square. lots of white space around the lettering being the typical Swiss style.

Location

Place du Molard, 1204 Genève, Switzerland