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New York City, often called simply New York and abbreviated as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817 distributed over about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the U.S. state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With almost 20 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and approximately 23 million in its combined statistical area, it is one of the world's most populous megacities. New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy.

Land area: 783.8 km²

Local time: Wednesday, 7:27 am

Population: 84 lakhs (2018)

Manhattan

Manhattan (New York County) is the geographically smallest and most densely populated borough, is home to Central Park and most of the city's skyscrapers, and is sometimes locally known as The City.

Manhattan's (New York County's) population density of 72,033 people per square mile (27,812/km²) in 2015 makes it the highest of any county in the United States and higher than the density of any individual American city. Manhattan is the cultural, administrative, and financial center of New York City and contains the headquarters of many major multinational corporations, the United Nations Headquarters, Wall Street, and a number of important universities. Manhattan is often described as the financial and cultural center of the world.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn (Kings County), on the western tip of Long Island, is the city's most populous borough. Brooklyn is known for its cultural, social, and ethnic diversity, an independent art scene, distinct neighborhoods, and a distinctive architectural heritage. Downtown Brooklyn is the largest central core neighborhood in the outer boroughs. The borough has a long beachfront shoreline including Coney Island, established in the 1870s as one of the earliest amusement grounds in the country. Marine Park and Prospect Park are the two largest parks in Brooklyn. Since 2010, Brooklyn has evolved into a thriving hub of entrepreneurship and high technology startup firms,and of postmodern art and design.

Queens

Queens (Queens County), on Long Island north and east of Brooklyn, is geographically the largest borough, the most ethnically diverse county in the United States, and the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world. Historically a collection of small towns and villages founded by the Dutch, the borough has since developed both commercial and residential prominence. Downtown Flushing has become one of the busiest central core neighborhoods in the outer boroughs. Queens is the site of Citi Field, the baseball stadium of the New York Mets, and hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Additionally, two of the three busiest airports serving the New York metropolitan area, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, are located in Queens. The third is Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey.

The Bronx

The Bronx (Bronx County) is New York City's northernmost borough and the only New York City borough that lies mainly on the mainland United States. It is the location of Yankee Stadium, the baseball park of the New York Yankees, and home to the largest cooperatively owned housing complex in the United States, Co-op City. It is also home to the Bronx Zoo, the world's largest metropolitan zoo, which spans 265 acres (1.07 km2) and houses more than 6,000 animals. The Bronx is also the birthplace of rap and hip hop culture. Pelham Bay Park is the largest park in New York City, at 2,772 acres (1,122 ha).

Staten Island

Staten Island (Richmond County) is the most suburban in character of the five boroughs. Staten Island is connected to Brooklyn by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and to Manhattan by way of the free Staten Island Ferry, a daily commuter ferry which provides unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Lower Manhattan. In central Staten Island, the Staten Island Greenbelt spans approximately 2,500 acres (10 km2), including 28 miles (45 km) of walking trails and one of the last undisturbed forests in the city. Designated in 1984 to protect the island's natural lands, the Greenbelt comprises seven city parks.

Parks

A spherical sculpture and several attractions line a park during a World's Fair. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park was used in both the 1939 and 1964 New York World's Fair, with the Unisphere as the centerpiece of the latter and which remains today. The City of New York has a complex park system, with various lands operated by the National Park Service, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

In its 2018 ParkScore ranking, The Trust for Public Land reported that the park system in New York City was the ninth-best park system among the fifty most populous U.S. cities. ParkScore ranks urban park systems by a formula that analyzes median park size, park acres as percent of city area, the percent of city residents within a half-mile of a park, spending of park services per resident, and the number of playgrounds per 10,000 residents.

Where do tourists stay in New York City?

The 9 Best Neighborhoods in NYC for Tourists
Lower Manhattan and the Financial District. ...
Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy. ...
Tribeca and SoHo. ...
East Village and Bowery. ...
Greenwich Village. ...
Meatpacking District and Chelsea. ...
Midtown. ...
Upper East Side.

How many days do you need in New York?

How long to spend in NYC? 5 days in NYC is actually the perfect amount if it's your first visit. You can spend 3 days in New York City, but it's cutting it close–and you'll need to come back again. If you have only one day in New York City, you can still see Manhattan!

What you must eat in New York?

The 50 New York Foods You Need to Eat
Bacon, egg & cheese. Your local bodega. ...
Porterhouse steak. Peter Luger Steakhouse. ...
Braised pork shoulder. The Spotted Pig. ...
The Classic. Di Fara Pizza. ...
Pork bun. Momofuku. ...
Lamb over rice. The Halal Guys. ...
Arepa de chocolo. Arepa Lady. ...
Cronut Dominique Ansel Bakery.

What is the cheapest month to travel to New York?

The best time to visit New York City is from April to June and September to early November when the weather is warm and pleasant but the tourist crowds are not overwhelming. The cheapest time to visit New York is on weekends from mid-January to the end of February. My favorite month in New York is September.

What is the most popular drink in New York?

Moscow Mule
According to Thrillist, the most popular cocktail in the state of New York is the Moscow Mule. Which is pretty cool because the mule is a pretty popular drink in the Country world - it's Randy Houser's favorite.

Where in NYC Can I exchange currency?

Where to Exchange Your Foreign Currency in New York City Travelex: Find a Travelex NYC Branch (Jamaica = JFK Airport; Flushing = LGA Airport)
American Express Travel Offices: NYC American Express Travel Office.
Chase Bank Offices: Chase Branch Offices.
Currency Exchange International: NYC CEI Locations.

Which bank is best for currency exchange?

The exchange rate at your local bank is usually better than using a currency exchange provider at the airport. Many banks such as Bank of America and Citibank might not charge a fee and offer options such as mailing you the currency or conducting the transaction online.

What was Times Square original name?

Originally known as Long Acre (also Longacre) Square after London's carriage district, Times Square served as the early site for William H. Vanderbilt's American Horse Exchange.

Where do the celebrities live in NYC?

New York City's Most Famous Residents Upper West Side. Home to some of Manhattan's most exclusive apartment buildings, the Upper West Side is where the majority of its famous residents have chosen to live. ...
Upper East Side.
Greenwich Village and East Village.
Tribeca.
Chelsea.