Paris (pronounced /ˈpærɪs/ or /ˈpɛrəs/ in English; [paʁi] (help·info) in French) is the capital of France and the country's largest city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (also known as the "Paris Region"; French: Région parisienne). The city of Paris, within its limits largely unchanged since 1860, has an estimated population of 2,167,994 (January 2006),[2] but the Paris aire urbaine (or metropolitan area) has a population of over 11 million,[3] and is the most populated metropolitan area in the Eurozone.[4][not in citation given]
An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.[5] According to 2005 estimates, the Paris urban area is Europe's biggest city economy,[6] and is fifth in the world's list of cities by GDP.[7]
Paris and the Paris Region, with €533.6 billion (US$731.3 billion) in 2007, produces more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) of France.[8] The Paris Region hosts 37 of the Fortune Global 500 companies[9] in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest purpose-built business district in Europe.[10] Paris also hosts many international organizations such as UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the informal Paris Club.
Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom are foreign visitors.[11] There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.
An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.[5] According to 2005 estimates, the Paris urban area is Europe's biggest city economy,[6] and is fifth in the world's list of cities by GDP.[7]
Paris and the Paris Region, with €533.6 billion (US$731.3 billion) in 2007, produces more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) of France.[8] The Paris Region hosts 37 of the Fortune Global 500 companies[9] in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest purpose-built business district in Europe.[10] Paris also hosts many international organizations such as UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the informal Paris Club.
Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with 45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom are foreign visitors.[11] There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world-famous institutions and popular parks.
1 Etymology
2 History
2.1 Beginnings
2.2 Middle ages to 19th century
2.3 Nineteenth century
2.4 Twentieth century
2.5 Twenty-first century
3 Geography
3.1 Climate
4 Cityscape
4.1 Architecture
4.2 Districts and historical centres
4.2.1 City of Paris
4.2.2 In the Paris area
4.3 Monuments and landmarks
4.4 Parks and gardens
4.5 Cemeteries
5 Culture
5.1 Music
5.2 Opera and theatre
5.3 Cuisine
5.4 Movies
5.5 Tourism
5.6 Sports
6 Economy
7 Demographics
7.1 Density
7.2 Paris agglomeration
7.3 Immigration
8 Administration
8.1 Capital of France
8.2 City government
8.3 Municipal offices
8.4 Capital of the Île-de-France région
8.5 Intercommunality
9 Education
9.1 Primary and secondary education
9.2 Higher-education
9.3 Universities
9.4 Grandes écoles
9.5 Libraries
10 Transportation
11 Water and sanitation
12 International relations
12.1 Sister city
12.2 Partner cities
13 See also
14 References
15 Further reading
16 External links
2 History
2.1 Beginnings
2.2 Middle ages to 19th century
2.3 Nineteenth century
2.4 Twentieth century
2.5 Twenty-first century
3 Geography
3.1 Climate
4 Cityscape
4.1 Architecture
4.2 Districts and historical centres
4.2.1 City of Paris
4.2.2 In the Paris area
4.3 Monuments and landmarks
4.4 Parks and gardens
4.5 Cemeteries
5 Culture
5.1 Music
5.2 Opera and theatre
5.3 Cuisine
5.4 Movies
5.5 Tourism
5.6 Sports
6 Economy
7 Demographics
7.1 Density
7.2 Paris agglomeration
7.3 Immigration
8 Administration
8.1 Capital of France
8.2 City government
8.3 Municipal offices
8.4 Capital of the Île-de-France région
8.5 Intercommunality
9 Education
9.1 Primary and secondary education
9.2 Higher-education
9.3 Universities
9.4 Grandes écoles
9.5 Libraries
10 Transportation
11 Water and sanitation
12 International relations
12.1 Sister city
12.2 Partner cities
13 See also
14 References
15 Further reading
16 External links
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