Zurich, located in the north-central part of the Swiss Confederation, is the largest city in the Swiss Confederation, the capital of the state of Zurich, the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, and the richest city in Europe. Zurich has been ranked one of the most livable cities in the world by UN-Habitat for many years. The headquarters of the International Football Federation is also located here. The city is divided into East and west by the Limat River. The West Bank is the old city, while the East Bank is the new city of Zurich. Zurich is one of the largest financial centers in the world, and its consumption level is still very high.