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As the capital of France, Paris is the country’s most populated city with over 2 million residents. Located on the River Seine in northern France, Paris is a popular tourist destination and the Eiffel Tower is a world wide icon. Paris is responsible for over a quarter of the entire country’s GDP and is home to 10 of the world’s hundred largest companies. This economic fact makes Paris one of the four major global cities. Adding to the tourist draw, the city’s oceanic climate provides year round pleasant weather. The city has enjoyed a mid-19th urban remodeling that provides a modern setting. Some of Paris’s major districts include Champs-Élysées, Avenue Montaigne, Place de la Concorde, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Montparnasse, and La Défense.