The most populous city of France, Paris is spread over 105 square kilometres. With a population of 22,06,488, Paris is the most populous city of France. Paris is also considered the cultural capital of Europe. It is Europe’s major centre for arts, fashion, science and finance. An influential part to both France and Europe in history, and even now.
Paris is the financial hub of France, too. It has a GDP of €681 Billion, and that makes up to 31% of the total GDP of the country. Paris has two international airports, and one of them is Europe’s second busiest airport after London’s Heathrow. It also has second busiest metro-rail network in Europe with 5.23 million passengers daily. Subway system metro-rail and highways are Paris’s major modes of transportation.
Coming to the aspects Paris is the most famous for, the city is cultural capital of the world. Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world. Every year, Paris has more than 20 million visitors coming to the city, when you study in Paris, it will always be booming with the international tourists. In 2017, Paris was the third most visited travelling destination in the word after Bangkok and London. French cuisine is known all around the worlds since long, and Paris is no exception when it comes to the food. The haute cuisine is especially known for the way it is prepared and the presentation.
Education wise, the most prestigious University is University of Paris, which was disintegrated in 1970. Sometimes it is called Sorbonne, after one of its previous colleges. Most of the universities’ campuses are in the Latin Quarters where the University was originally located, while others campuses are in other parts of Paris and suburbs of Paris.
Geography:
Paris is located in Northern Central part of France, and 450 kilometers away from London. Students will find a lot to do in Paris, given the large span of the city. Paris is located around the north-bending arc of Seine River and has two islands. The city is spread on both the sides of river.
Travelling:
As mentioned earlier, Paris is the third most travelled city in the world. International students studying in Paris have enough happening around them to explore. From the famous Eifel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dam or the Arc de Triomphe. Brussels and London are extremely close for a road trip to explore more of the Europe, and the transportation within and outside the city limits is up to date for a seamless travelling experience everytime.
Religion:
Paris has a reflection of France’s religious diversity. The city is a potpourri of people coming from different race, ethnicities, nationalities and cultures. just like France, the largest amount (61%) are Christians, and the second largest part (46%) of the population has no religion. Islam (7%) and Jewish (2%) are other major religions.
Economy:
Top 10 Fortune Global Companies in France have their headquarters in Paris. With GDP of €681 billion, Paris alone makes 31% of France’s total GDP. The per capita GDP of Paris is fourth highest in the Europe. Paris is known for its service related industries; however, the manufacturing industries remain an important part of the economy of Paris. The major manufacturing industries are aeronautics, automobile and eco industries.