Paris" France
Paris is the capital and largest city in France in terms of population. It is located on the banks of the Seine in the northern part of the country, in the heart of the Ile-de-France region. Its population reached 2,243,833 in 2010 within its administrative scope only, while the population of the city and its suburbs is more than 12 million.
Paris remained a region of great importance for more than two thousand years, and with the turn of the twelfth century, Paris became a European center for finance, diplomacy, trade, fashion, science, arts, and the largest cities of the western world until the early eighteenth century. Paris has been the scene of many important political events throughout history, such as the French Revolution. Nowadays, it is considered one of the largest economic and cultural centers with an important influence in politics, science, entertainment, media, fashion and arts, which made it one of the main cities of the world. In 2011, the city's GDP was 607 billion euros (845 billion dollars), which is one of the largest domestic outputs for cities in the world. Paris is one of the leading tourist destinations in the world and is the seat of most French companies.
Paris has a diverse collection of museums, theaters, and monuments built over the centuries, such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace. Paris is one of the largest art centers in the world, as it contains a large number of museums that include paintings of the most prominent international artists. The city's kitchen also has a global reputation, attracting the most famous chefs in the world. Paris and its environs include the most prestigious French schools and universities, as well as the headquarters of the largest French newspapers, such as: Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Liberation.
Paris is the headquarters of the Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, as well as the France Stadium, which was built to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The city also hosts the Roland Garros tennis championship. Paris is characterized by the diversity and quality of transportation. The city has two major international airports, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Orly Airport. The Paris Metro, which opened in 1900, serves about 9 million passengers daily.