Île-de-France, Region in France
Île-de-France is a densely populated region located in the north-central part of France.
It was created as the 'District of the Paris Region' in 1961 and renamed 'Île-de-France' in 1976 after the historical province of the same name.
This region is known for its cultural richness, hosting various monuments like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Palace of Versailles, attracting millions of tourists annually.
Île-de-France is the country's largest economic region, contributing about 30% of France's GDP.
Despite being called the 'Island of France', it is not an island but a region encompassing Paris.
Location: Metropolitan France
Capital city: Paris
Population: 12271794
Website: iledefrance.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Île-de-France is a densely populated region located in the north-central part of France.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.
Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral located on the Île de la Cité in Paris.
The Palace of Versailles is a grandiose architectural masterpiece located in the Île-de-France region.
The Louvre is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France.
The Catacombs of Paris are a network of underground tunnels that serve as a mass grave for millions of people.
The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic monument located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the largest science museum in Europe.
The Champs-Élysées is a 1.9 kilometers long and 70 meters wide avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Disneyland Paris is a theme park located in Marne-la-Vallee, France.
The Panthéon is a neoclassical building in the Latin Quarter of Paris.
