New York is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world’s largest natural harbors. The city is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output,the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy.
Some facts about New York:
New York City (NYC) was the U.S. capital from 1789 to 1790 before Washington, D.C.
Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, was completed in 1886 and symbolizes freedom and democracy.
Central Park is larger than the country of Monaco, spanning 843 acres.
NYC has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Times Square is named after the New York Times, which moved its headquarters there in 1904.
Wall Street got its name from a literal wall built by Dutch settlers to protect the colony of New Amsterdam from attacks.
The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1970.
Broadway theaters host some of the most famous shows globally, with over 41 professional theaters.
NYC is home to the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, located in Manhattan.
The New York Subway is one of the oldest and largest public transportation systems in the world, with over 472 stations.
