How was it decided that Paris should be divided into 20 arrondissments? Why 20? And why is France divided into 22 regions? Why 22? And does each region have its own laws and governor?
2006-11-20 15:32:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ France ➔ Paris
Well to answer these interesting questions one should read the history of France ! Regions are very old divisions, continuously updated at every regime change, especially between 1789 and 1958. As for Paris, I guess it goes back to the 19th century or slightly before, under Napoleon Bonaparte. The laws are the same in whole France, and it is a very centralized system. There are no "governors" in France, but "President of region".
2006-11-20 18:24:25 · answer #1 · answered by marechal_00 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should really use Wikipedia directly... you learn so much more if you explore the relative links that they put in there.
P.S. Sorry if I come across sounding like your mother did when you are a kid (i.e. 'Go look it up in the dictionary!'), but I just love Wikkying things!
2006-11-21 04:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by e_shepard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋