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Paris is a great base for strategic functions in
Europe: 75 % of multinational companies with over 500 employees have chosen
Paris to locate their European head office (many in La
Defense, right and below).
The Paris region has the highest
concentration of headquarters of the 500 biggest international
companies in Europe. It is number two in the world behind Tokyo, ahead
of London and New York.
Paris is a major decision making centre for Europe
and the world. It hosts the French Government, 150 embassies and the
headquarters of international organisations such as EUTELSAT, the
European Space Agency, the OECD, UNESCO and UNICEF.
Paris is world's number two city for headquarters
of international organisations behind Brussels, ahead of London and
New York.
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Grande arche in La Défense business district
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La Défense business district
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Paris is the economic heart of France and one of
Europe major economic players with
=> a population of 11 million inhabitants,
=> a GDP of 457 billions euros in 2004,
=> the highest GDP per capita in Europe at 38,000
euros,
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