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{{Infobox settlement
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| name              = New York City
| official_name      = City of New York
| settlement_type    = City
| image_skyline      = New_York_City_Skyline.jpg
| image_caption      = Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn
| subdivision_name1  = New York
| subdivision_name  = United States
| established_date  = 1624
| population_total  = 8,800,000
| area_total_km2    = 789
| timezone          = Eastern (EST/EDT)
| postal_code        = 10001–11697
| area_code          = 212, 646, 718, 917, 929, 332
}}
'''New York City (NYC)''' is the most populous city in the United States and one of the most iconic urban centers in the world. Located in the state of [[New York]], it serves as a global hub for finance, culture, media, and international diplomacy.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
'''New York City (NYC)''', often called "The City That Never Sleeps," is the most populous city in the United States and a primary global hub for finance, culture, media, and international diplomacy. Located at the southern tip of New York State, it serves as a massive gateway for immigration and a literal "melting pot" of global civilization.


* '''Population''': Over 8.5 million (with a metro area of more than 20 million)
== The Five Boroughs ==
* '''Founded''': 1624 by Dutch settlers as "New Amsterdam"
New York City is composed of five distinct administrative divisions known as boroughs. Each borough is coextensive with a respective county of New York State.
* '''Nicknames''': The Big Apple, Gotham, The City That Never Sleeps
* '''Boroughs''': Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island


== Landmarks and Attractions ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Borough !! Known For !! Key Landmark
|-
| '''Manhattan''' || The economic and cultural engine; famous skyline. || Central Park / Times Square
|-
| '''Brooklyn''' || Most populous borough; known for arts and tech. || Brooklyn Bridge
|-
| '''Queens''' || The most linguistically diverse place on Earth. || Citi Field / Flushing Meadows
|-
| '''The Bronx''' || The birthplace of Hip-Hop; home of the Yankees. || Yankee Stadium
|-
| '''Staten Island''' || The "Greenest Borough" with a suburban feel. || Staten Island Ferry
|}


* [[Statue of Liberty]]
== Historical Milestones ==
* [[Empire State Building]]
* '''1624:''' Founded as a trading post by Dutch colonists and named '''New Amsterdam'''.
* Central Park
* '''1664:''' The English took control and renamed the city New York in honor of the Duke of York.
* Times Square
* '''1785–1790:''' New York City served as the '''first capital of the United States''' under the Constitution.
* Broadway Theater District
* '''1886:''' The Statue of Liberty was dedicated, becoming a universal symbol of freedom.
* One World Trade Center
* '''1898:''' The modern city was formed through the consolidation of the five boroughs.
* Metropolitan Museum of Art


== Economy ==
== Iconic NYC Facts ==
* '''Linguistic Diversity:''' Over 800 languages are spoken in NYC, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
* '''The Gold Vault:''' The Federal Reserve Bank on Liberty Street contains a vault 80 feet below street level that holds roughly 25% of the world’s gold bullion.
* '''The Subway System:''' With 472 stations, it is the largest rapid transit system in the world by number of stations and operates 24/7.
* '''The Big Apple:''' The nickname was popularized by sports writer John J. Fitz Gerald in the 1920s, referring to the "big prizes" at NYC horse racing tracks.
* '''Coastal Reach:''' NYC has 520 miles of coastline—more than Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco combined.


New York City is home to '''Wall Street''', the '''New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)''', and countless multinational corporations. It's a global financial capital, contributing significantly to the U.S. and world economy.
== Culture and Lifestyle ==
NYC is defined by its pace and its "street-level" culture.  


== Culture and Diversity ==
=== Cuisine ===
While famous for the "dollar slice" and New York-style cheesecake, the city boasts over 25,000 restaurants. The '''"Pizza Principle"''' is a local economic theory stating that the price of a slice of cheese pizza stays roughly equal to the cost of a subway ride.


NYC is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, with over 800 languages spoken. It’s known for:
=== Broadway and the Arts ===
* Immigrant communities from every continent
The Theater District features 41 professional theaters, making it the pinnacle of English-language theater alongside London’s West End. The city is also home to world-renowned museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) and MoMA.
* Legendary food scene (pizza, bagels, halal, fine dining)
* Music, fashion, and art innovation


== Transportation ==
== Economics ==
If New York City were its own country, it would have one of the top 15 largest GDPs in the world. It is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization: the '''New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)''' and '''NASDAQ'''.


* Extensive subway system (24/7 operation)
== Also See ==
* Three major airports: JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark
* [[Statue of Liberty]]
* Iconic yellow taxis and growing bike lanes
* [[Empire State Building]]
* Ferries, buses, and commuter trains serve millions daily
* [[New York]]
 
* [[List of Capitals of the United States]]
== Fun Facts ==
* [[American Urban History]]
 
* The NYC subway is one of the largest and oldest in the world.
* Times Square is named after the New York Times newspaper.
* Home to the United Nations Headquarters.


== See Also ==
[[Category:Cities in New York]]
* [[New York]]
[[Category:United States Geography]]
* [[United States Geography]]
* [[American Culture]]

Latest revision as of 18:33, 9 January 2026

Overview

New York City (NYC), often called "The City That Never Sleeps," is the most populous city in the United States and a primary global hub for finance, culture, media, and international diplomacy. Located at the southern tip of New York State, it serves as a massive gateway for immigration and a literal "melting pot" of global civilization.

The Five Boroughs

New York City is composed of five distinct administrative divisions known as boroughs. Each borough is coextensive with a respective county of New York State.

Borough Known For Key Landmark
Manhattan The economic and cultural engine; famous skyline. Central Park / Times Square
Brooklyn Most populous borough; known for arts and tech. Brooklyn Bridge
Queens The most linguistically diverse place on Earth. Citi Field / Flushing Meadows
The Bronx The birthplace of Hip-Hop; home of the Yankees. Yankee Stadium
Staten Island The "Greenest Borough" with a suburban feel. Staten Island Ferry

Historical Milestones

  • 1624: Founded as a trading post by Dutch colonists and named New Amsterdam.
  • 1664: The English took control and renamed the city New York in honor of the Duke of York.
  • 1785–1790: New York City served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution.
  • 1886: The Statue of Liberty was dedicated, becoming a universal symbol of freedom.
  • 1898: The modern city was formed through the consolidation of the five boroughs.

Iconic NYC Facts

  • Linguistic Diversity: Over 800 languages are spoken in NYC, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
  • The Gold Vault: The Federal Reserve Bank on Liberty Street contains a vault 80 feet below street level that holds roughly 25% of the world’s gold bullion.
  • The Subway System: With 472 stations, it is the largest rapid transit system in the world by number of stations and operates 24/7.
  • The Big Apple: The nickname was popularized by sports writer John J. Fitz Gerald in the 1920s, referring to the "big prizes" at NYC horse racing tracks.
  • Coastal Reach: NYC has 520 miles of coastline—more than Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco combined.

Culture and Lifestyle

NYC is defined by its pace and its "street-level" culture.

Cuisine

While famous for the "dollar slice" and New York-style cheesecake, the city boasts over 25,000 restaurants. The "Pizza Principle" is a local economic theory stating that the price of a slice of cheese pizza stays roughly equal to the cost of a subway ride.

Broadway and the Arts

The Theater District features 41 professional theaters, making it the pinnacle of English-language theater alongside London’s West End. The city is also home to world-renowned museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) and MoMA.

Economics

If New York City were its own country, it would have one of the top 15 largest GDPs in the world. It is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization: the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ.

Also See

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