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- Paris region holds 37 of the Fortune 500 companies
- The name 'Paris' comes from its pre-Roman inhabitants called 'Parisii'
- Earliest archaeological signs of habitation in Paris date from 4200 BC
- The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as French Revolution centennial
- The cathedral of Notre-Dame was the first centre of higher education in Paris
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Paris is the capital of France and the largest city of the country. It is situated in northern France, on the banks of the River Seine. The population of Paris is estimated to be about 2.1 million whereas the Paris metropolitan area has a population of about 12 million. Paris is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe. It has been inhabited by settlers for about 2000 years. Now it is one of the leading business and cultural centres of the world. Paris is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. On average, about 30 million foreign visitors come to Paris every year. Paris houses several international organizations like UNESCO.
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