Chapter 131: Paris, France
Professor Abner smiled, "Yes, our French aviation ladies are all selected, beautiful and well-proportioned, which can represent the image of our Air France, tourists come to France, the first thing is to contact the aviation lady, see the aviation lady is beautiful, thoughtful service, pleasing to the eye, and will also have a good impression of France, this is a national etiquette, we France also attaches great importance to it." β
Head Xia Yuxiang said: "Professor Abner, can you introduce us to the city of Paris, so that we can have a general understanding. β
Professor Abner nodded, "Okay, then I'll introduce you!"
Located in the center of the Paris Basin in northern France, straddling both sides of the Seine, Paris is the capital and largest city of France, as well as the political, economic, cultural and commercial center of France, and one of the five international metropolises in the world.
With a history of more than 1,400 years, Paris is the political, economic and cultural center of not only France, but also Western Europe.
Bordered by the Plateau Centrale to the south, the Lorraine Plateau to the east, the Ardennes to the north, and the Amaurican Hills to the west, Paris is located in the middle of the Paris Basin, with a low and flat terrain with an average altitude of about 178 meters.
The city itself is located in the middle of the Paris Basin, it has a mild maritime climate, no scorching heat in summer, no severe cold in winter, the average temperature in January is 3 Β°C, the average temperature in July is 18 Β°C, the average annual temperature is 10 Β°C, the annual rainfall is evenly distributed, slightly more in summer and autumn, the average annual rainfall is 619 mm.
Qu Lihua said: "The city is still very good, the summer is not hot, the winter is not cold, living here, the climate is still very good, the rainfall is not much, I don't want to be as redundant as the UK, you need to always carry an umbrella." β
Professor Abner smiled, "Yes, it rains a lot in England, they are going to rain almost every three or five days, and those gentlemen in England use umbrellas as crutches, have you seen "Love in the Rain"?"
"A young man with an umbrella is dancing happily in the rain!"
"Hahaha, that's a British characteristic, we can't jump in France, the weather here is still very good, the climate is pleasant, neither hot nor cold, really suitable for human habitation. β
"Speaking of water resources, it is necessary to mention the Seine, which is an important source of water for the inhabitants of the banks of Paris, large power stations, whether thermal or nuclear, draw cooling water from the river, about half of the water used in the area around Paris, both industrial and residential, and three-quarters of the water used in this area between Rouen and Le Havre is also taken from the Seine. β
Xia Yuxiang said: "The water resources of a city are still very important, we human beings need food and water to survive, and water is also one of the important resources to maintain human life. β
Professor Abner nodded, "Yes, water resources are very important, human beings can't survive if they don't have water, that kind of desert, water in the desert is very precious, people don't drink water for a day, they will feel dry mouth, when you have it, don't think, when you lose it, you will feel that water is really very precious." β
"Let's talk about industry again, and when we talk about industry, we first think of mineral resources. β
"When it comes to mineral resources, the territory of Paris has metallic minerals such as copper, nickel, gold, silver, platinum, cobalt, zinc and diamonds, as well as non-metallic minerals such as salt, gypsum, lime, sand and gravel. β
"When it comes to comprehensive strength, I think Paris is still very good, Paris is the largest industrial and commercial city in France, the northern suburbs of the city are mainly manufacturing areas, and the most developed manufacturing projects are automobiles, electrical appliances, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, etc. β
"The products include precious metal utensils, leather products, porcelain, clothing, etc., and the outer urban areas specialize in the production of furniture, shoes, precision tools, optical instruments, etc. β
"The printing and publishing industry is concentrated in the Latin Quarter and rue de Remy, and the Greater Paris metropolitan area accounts for three-quarters of the total film production in France, and Paris is also home to most of the large French conglomerates and financial institutions. β
"Paris's agriculture is very developed, so Paris's agricultural productivity is very high, the main production of wheat, barley, corn and fruits and vegetables, etc., wine production ranks first in Europe, followed by dairy and meat animal husbandry and poultry and egg industry, etc., agricultural food processing industry is one of the pillar industries of Paris's foreign trade export surplus. β
"France's industry and manufacturing are also quite developed, with leading positions in nuclear power, aviation, aerospace and railways, with steel, automobiles and construction as the three pillars of its industry, and France's main industrial sectors are mining, metallurgy, automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, machinery manufacturing, textiles, chemicals, electrical appliances, power, consumer goods, food processing and construction. β
"The service sector plays an important role in the economic and social life of Paris, accounting for about a quarter of the total value of the GDP in the Greater Paris metropolitan area, and tourism is also an important pillar of the Parisian economy. β
"Paris is one of the busiest transport hubs in the world, and I have just described in detail the three airports in Paris, and I will introduce you again, the metro in Paris. β
"The Paris metro is the main force of transportation in Paris, with a total of 14 main lines and 2 branch lines, and metro stations all over the city, among which the latest line 14 is very modern and is a fully automatic and driverless line. β
"There are more than 50 bus lines, which connect the city with the rest of Γle-de-France, and run through the city of Paris. β
"France has numerous public transport systems, and the Paris Public Transport Union is responsible for interprovincial public transport in the Paris Region, the metro, 2 urban transport lines, interprovincial railway lines, a bus line, a tram line and an automatic light rail line VAL, which also serves Orly airport. β
"Interprovincial transport is divided into 5 zones: 1 to 2 for central Paris and 3 to 5 for the suburbs, and in order to travel by public transport, each passenger must have a stamped ticket that can only be used for one-way trips, which can be used for metro, suburban trains and buses. β
Qu Lihua listened to Professor Abner's introduction to the city of Paris, France, and felt that the comprehensive strength of Paris is still very good, this is a very charming, very powerful comprehensive and modern city, listening to Professor Abner's introduction, first have a general impression of Paris, France, so that everyone can have a preliminary understanding of Paris, France, and in the process of investigation and visit, they can have a foundation.
People's understanding is formed step by step, in the past, Qu Lihua could only see Paris, France, a fashionable international metropolis, on TV, holding various fashion shows, Paris Fashion Week is very famous, on the TV screen, Qu Lihua saw those cold models, with a cool expression on their faces, walking on the catwalk, to do a fashion show, those internationally renowned clothing brands will strive to appear at the French Fashion Week, to promote their clothing brands to the world.
At that time, Qu Lihua was still a young girl, and Paris, France was very attractive to her, and she even fantasized that one day, she would be able to wear brand-name fashion designed by internationally renowned designers and walk on the international runway show with her head held high.
This is just a dream of Qu Lihua's little girlhood, she has been hidden deep in her heart, and she has not said to anyone, today she has this opportunity to come to Paris, France, her mood is still curious, and she feels very fresh, coming to a foreign country, there is some strangeness, but there are so many friends of the delegation to accompany her, Qu Lihua does not feel unfamiliar, there is Xia Yuxiang to lead the team, and the handsome and handsome Meng Wenjie is with him, and Professor Abner is a tour guide for everyone, it is so happy.
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