Paris is the capital city of France. It's situated in the north-central part of France. Paris is among the oldest of the world's great cities and one of the most cosmopolitan. It is the country's economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Middle Ages, Paris is renowned for influencing other cities around the world. It is famous for its astounding medieval buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing ancient buildings, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Art Galleries, The Louvre, and the Champs-Élysées.

Census in France is done every five years and 2016 was the last time it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2021 in France. According to the 2016 census, Paris had a population of 2,140,526. Compared to other cities in France, Paris is considered to be more diverse. According to the 2016 census, 85% of the population is white based in Paris while across France amounted to 85%. This is due to many people moving away from the city center. When it comes to religious beliefs, Paris is known to be diverse as most people identify themselves as Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist. According to the data collected during the 2016 census, 45% people in Paris identified themselves as Christian, 12% as Muslim, 3% Jewish, 1% Buddhist and 0.6% Other religions. On the other hand, 28% of respondents declared that they followed no religion. As one of the most diverse cities in the world, Paris houses over 2 million residents, who collectively speak various languages, including Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien and of course French. Paris is known for its unique fashion trends and is often referred to as the 'fashion capital of the world'.

Paris is governed by the Mayor of Paris, who is elected every 6 years. The administration of Paris is unique in that it is the only commune in France with a mayor and a council, as well as a prefect acting on behalf of the state. Local government in Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, each of which has its own mayor, town hall, and council. The Council of Paris, composed of members from each arrondissement, acts as a kind of citywide government, responsible for managing properties, public transportation, highways, and economic development. The Prefect of Paris, appointed by the President of France, represents the state and is responsible for public safety and security.

Paris has always been a commercial city and today enjoys the status of having one of the largest city economies in the world. The city thrives in fashion and commerce and has a vibrant culture steeped in commerce. It has a GDP of over €709 billion, which is about 31 percent of France's total GDP. The size of its economy is larger than that of several European nations. Paris is also a global hub for art and culture, with a number of world-renowned museums, galleries, and theaters.

Paris has a well-developed infrastructure plan. The Mayor of Paris has published the city's Infrastructure Plan 2050, identifying a range of infrastructure priorities for Paris, from new energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, to enhanced digital connectivity and new metro, rail and road schemes. Some of the investment is provided by the private sector, through privatized utilities. Paris has a robust digital infrastructure, with widespread access to high-speed broadband. However, like many cities, it faces challenges in ensuring equal access across all areas.