One of many winding narrow streets in the Latin Quarter

Getting to Know Paris

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June 18th 2008
Paris is home to some 10 million Parisians. At 432 square miles, it’s a surprisingly compact city, with narrow streets and sidewalks, and we found it very easy to get around. The river Seine divides Paris into the Rive Droite (Right Bank) to the north and the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) to the south. Some 32 bridges link the Right Bank and the Left Bank, and some provide access to the two islands a ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more