France
Paris is the capital city of France, located in the Île-de-France region. With a population of 2,138,551, it is the most populous city in the country.
Paris-Le Bourget International Airport
13.7 km away
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base
13.8 km away
Paris-Orly Airport
14.6 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 48.85341° latitude and 2.3488° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. It has an elevation of 42 meters and operates within the Europe/Paris timezone. Nearby cities include Marne La Vallée, Cergy-Pontoise, and various arrondissements of Paris.
Paris ranks #1 out of 34,380 cities in France by population. It is significantly larger than the next largest city, Marseille, which has a population of 877,215.
Located in the Île-de-France province, Paris is the top city among 1,279 cities in the region. Other notable cities in Île-de-France include Marne La Vallée, Cergy-Pontoise, and various arrondissements of Paris. The city features extensive amenities, including 145 hospitals, 2,819 schools, and 185 museums.
20 populated places are found within 25 km of Paris.
Paris is home to 10 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Paris is 2,138,551.
Paris is located in the Île-de-France province.
The coordinates of Paris are 48.85341° latitude and 2.3488° longitude.
The elevation of Paris is 42 meters.
The nearest airport to Paris is Paris-Le Bourget International Airport, located 13.7 km away.
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