Paris (pronounced /paʁi/ in French; /ˈpaɹɪs/ in English) is the capital city of France. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region (aka "Paris Region"; in French: Région Parisienne or RP). The City of Paris has an estimated population of 2,167,994 within its administrative limits (January 2006).[2] The Paris unité urbaine (or urban area) extends well beyond the administrative city limits and has an estimated population of 9.93 million (in 2005),[3] while the Paris aire urbaine (or metropolitan area) has a population of nearly 12 million[4] and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.[5]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.[6] The Paris Region (Île-de-France) is France's foremost centre of economic activity. With €500.8 billion (US$628.9 billion), it produced more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) of France in 2006.[7] The Paris Region hosts 36 of the Fortune Global 500 companies[8] in several business districts, notably La Défense, the largest purpose-built business district in Europe.[9] Paris also hosts many international organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the ICC and the informal Paris Club.Paris is the most popular tourist destination in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year.[10] There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with world famous institutions and popular parks.Contents[hide]1
Etymology2 History2.1 Early beginnings2.2 Middle ages2.3 Nineteenth century2.4 Twentieth century3 Geography3.1 Climate4 Cityscape4.1 Architecture4.2 Districts and historical centres4.2.1 City of Paris4.2.2 In the Paris area4.3 Monuments and landmarks4.4 Parks and gardens4.5 Cemeteries5 Culture5.1 Entertainment5.2 Tourism5.3 Sports6 Economy7 Demography7.1 Density7.2 The Paris agglomeration7.3 Immigration8 Administration8.1 Capital of France8.2 City government8.3 Municipal offices8.4 Capital of the Île-de-France région8.5 Intercommunality9 Education9.1 Primary and secondary education9.2 Higher education9.3 Universities9.4 Grandes écoles10 Infrastructure10.1 Transport10.2 Water and sanitation11 International relations12 See also13 References14 Bibliography15 External links//
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