Paris





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Paris

Paris is the major attraction of France and is the capital city of the European country. The city has always been a centre of world focus and is considered one of the major global cities in the world. With a population of over 2.2 million, the city remains the most populous city in France as well. The residents of Paris are usually known as Parisians.

The city has a very rich history and has always occupied an important role throughout its history. The city became the focus of cultural and educational reform and enhancement after the 12th Century and continued to prove a major center of learning till the 18th Century. The city still enjoys a special status and is one of the few cities which have great influence over all types of cultural activities, sporting festivals, political and diplomatic policies along with educational activities as well.

The city is considered to be one of the safest cities to live in and features very highly on the list of most livable cities in the world. Due to its international stature, popularity and greenery, the city is home to the headquarters of some of the most important organizations in the world. UNESCO and European Space Agency are two such agencies which have their headquarters established in the city.

Tourism is one of the major industries in the city and the fact that four of the UNESCO Heritage Sites are present in the city provides an apt reason too. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame de Paris and Disneyland Paris remain few of the attractions that make tourists come to the city year after year after year.

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