2. GENERAL INFORMATION Population: 11,694,000 Capital: Paris Area: 12,072 square km Departments: Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d’Oise Dominant Religion: Catholicism
3. CONTINUED GENERAL INFORMATION Ile-de-France is one of the wealthiest regions in the European Union. With 11.7 million inhabitants, Île-de-France is the most populated region of France. Ile-de-France is the most industrially diverse region of France.
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5. THE CLIMATE Ile-de-France is located in the northern part of France which is renowned for mild and temperate weather all year long. Contrarily to what is commonly thought, this region is allegedly really rainy. Average Rainfall: Summer: 52.4mm and Winter: 50.5mm.
6. MAJOR UNIVERSITIES The cathedral of Notre-Dame was the first centre of higher-education before the creation of the University of Paris. Ile-de-France also hosts France's highest concentration of the prestigious grandesécoles, which are specialized centre's of higher-education outside the public university structure.
7. CONTINUED MAJOR UNIVERSITIES Known for its lively atmosphere, the Latin Quarter is the home to a number of higher education establishments besides the university itself. The area gets its name from the Latin language, which, as the international language of learning in the Middle Ages, was once widely spoken in and around the University.
13. Fashion DesignThere is some agricultural production which consists of mostly wheat and sugar.
14. PARIS Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is here that Napoleon, Joan of Ark, and the Monarchy called home. Within it, lies many important monuments such as the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe.
15. CONTINUED PARIS Paris is one of the most popular tourists locations in the world. The Paris region receives 45 million tourists annually, 60% of whom are foreign visitors. Amazingly, Paris is the world’s most expensive city to live in. Paris is commonly known as the “City of Light”.
18. NOTRE DAME DE PARIS Notre Dame is a Catholic cathedral constructed in 1163. It wasn’t completely finished until 1345. Despite its age, it is still being used today. Also, it is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture throughout Europe.
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20. EIFFEL TOWER Constructed in the 19th century, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Named after its architect, Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair. Upon its completion, the 1,063 ft. tall structure remained the tallest structure in the world until 1930.
21. CONTINUED EIFFEL TOWER When the permit expired, many people wanted it to be demolished but because the military used it for communications, it remained standing. It is the single most visited paid monument in the world. More than 200,000,000 people have visited the tower since its construction.
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23. ARC DE TRIOMPHE This monument honors those who fought for France, particularly those in the Napoleonic wars. It was commissioned in 1806 after a victory at Austerlitz by Emperor Napoleon. It wasn’t completed until 1836. Underneath, is the tomb of an unnamed WWII soldier.
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25. IN CONCLUSION Within Ile-de-France lies many famous, priceless, and irreplaceable works of art and history. It is a culturally and industriallydiverse region that has plenty to offer whether you are an artist, historian, or fashion model. I am confident that it will remain at the head of France, representing it in a unique and eloquent way.
