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Paris at a glance
Lovers flock from all over the world for Paris' legendary romance. Wander the banks of the Seine, admire the paintings in the Louvre and enjoy what Paris is famous for: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, not forgetting Chanel, Dior and YSL.
Paris history
Cities with so many intact historical sites are rare. Monuments,museums, squares and gardens, in all their beauty, remind us of theextent to which Paris is and always has been in demand. It has beena theater in which major events have been staged, an intellectual,political and economic reference point since its foundation, andthe residence of kings for several centuries. A city of the peopleand the middle classes, rich and poor, proud and sometimestreacherous, cosmopolitan yet insular. This cultural andsociological mix gives Paris an irresistible charm.
Paris local information
Country: France Paris By The Numbers: Population: 2,153,600 (2005 census) Elevation: 315 feet/ 96 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 25 inches/ 641 millimeters AverageAnnual days of rain: 187/year Average January Temperature: 39degrees F/ 4 degrees C Average July Temperature: 68 degrees F/ 20degrees C Quick Facts: Major Industries: Service, Tourism & Hospitality, Commerce,Banking, Computer engineering Ethnic Mix: Italian, Polish, German,North African & African (in the 10th, 18th and 19tharrondissement), Chinese (in the 13th arrondissement), Hindi &Pakistani (in the 10th arrondissement), Vietnamese, etc. Electricity: 220 Volts AC, 50 Hz round two-pin plugs Time Zone: GMT+1 Country Dialing Code: 33 Area Code: 1 Did You Know? Paname is Paris' nickname in slang. It may derive from thename of Panamá (like the city) meaning enormous. Inslang Parisians are also called Parigots by people outsideof the city, but it's considered at least pejorative, if not aninsult, so use it carefully. Orientation: The River Seine breaks the city into the Rive Droite (RightBank) north of the river and the Rive Gauche (Left Bank)south of the river. Paris is only 6 by 7 miles/10 by 11 kilometers,which means you can walk across the capital in less than two hours.Paris weather
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