| This image of Paris was acquired on July 23, 2000 and covers an area of
23 by 20 km. Known as the City of Light, Paris has been extolled for
centuries as one of the great cities of the world. Its location on the
Seine River, at a strategic crossroads of land and river routes, has
been the key to its expansion since the Parisii tribe first settled here
in the 3rd century BC. Paris is an alluring city boasting many
monumental landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre,
and the Eiffel Tower. Its beautiful gardens, world-class cuisine, high
fashion, sidewalk caf+®s, and intellectual endeavors are well known. The
city's cultural life is centered on the Left Bank of the Seine, while
business and commerce dominate the Right Bank. The image is located at
48.8 degrees north latitude and 2.3 degrees east longitude.
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