• Located on the Seine River in France, Paris is one of the most populated areas in Europe and the capital of France. Nicknamed "The City of Light," Paris inhabitants are known as "Parisans." Today, Paris is one of the world's leading business and cultural centers; its influence in politics, fashion, entertainment, media, and the arts all contribute to it being one of the world's major global cities.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: France
  2. Mayor: Bertrand Delano
  3. Language Spoken: French
  4. Currency: Euro
  5. Land area: 87.00 sq. km
  6. Country code: +33
  7. Area code: +01
  8. Time zone: CET
  9. Airport code: CDG (Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport), ORY, (Orly airport)
  10. City population: 2,142,800 (2004) Maps of World: Maps of World

• Paris Climate

  Paris is affected by the North Atlantic Current which gives it a oceanic climate. Snow in Paris is rare but does happen sometimes in the coldest months of the year, January and February. The city of light is known for sudden rain showers though so always bring your umbrella.

• Mahalo Suggests

  If planning a trip please see our Paris Vacation, Paris Hotels, Paris Restaurants and Paris Tours.

• Parisans

  1. Claude Monet (artist)
  2. Marie Curie (physicist)
  3. Maria Callas (singer)
  4. Edith Piaf (singer)
  5. Moliere (writer)
  6. Frederic Chopin (composer)
  7. Claude Debussy (composer)
  8. Alexandre Dumas (writer)

• Related Mahalo Pages

  France | Paris Vacation | Paris Hotels | Paris Tours | Paris Restaurants | Cheap Hotels Paris | How to Find Cheap Hotels in Paris | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Brussels | Jacques Chirac

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