At a Glance
Paris:
Population: 2.15 million
Size: 105 square kilometers
Language: French
People: French, African, Other European countries, Asian
Religion: Roman Catholic (51%), Protestant (3%), Muslim (4%), Jewish (1%)
Time: Greenwich Mean Time plus one hour. When it’s noon in New York it’s 6pm in France.
Currency: The Euro. Banking hours are generally from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Some banks are closed on Monday, while others are also open on Saturday.
Electricity: 220 – 230 volts; 2 pin plugs are widely used.
