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Le Lignon is one of the biggest apartment complexes in the world, with 2,780 units. It is situated in Genève, Switzerland, and is home to more than 6,000 people, making its population density similar to that of Manhattan.

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Le Lignon is one of the biggest apartment complexes in the world, with 2,780 units. It is situated in Genève, Switzerland, and is home to more than 6,000 people, making its population density similar to that of Manhattan.

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