The capital of, and largest city in France, Paris is the largest metropolitan area in Continental Europe and one of the world's leading business and cultural centers.
Its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It also hosts the headquarters of 33 of the Fortune Global 500 companies, the highest such concentration in Europe.
One of the greenest and most liveable, Paris is also the most visited city in the world.