New York City Modifications
...city in the United States and the most densely populated major city in North America. Located in the state of New York, New York City has a population of over 8.1 million [1] within an area of 321 square miles (approximately 830 km²). [2]
The city is a center for international finance, fashion, entertainment and culture, and is widely considered to be one of the world's major global cities with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations and financial markets. It is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations.
The New York metropolitan area has a population of about 22 million, which makes it one of the largest urban areas in the world. [3] The city proper consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each of these boroughs, except for Staten Island, is home to at least a million people and would each be among the nation's largest cities if considered independently.
Nicknamed "the Big Apple", the city attracts large numbers of immigrants, with over a third of its population foreign born. Moreover, it attracts people from all over the United States, who come for its culture, energy, cosmopolitanism, and economic opportunity. At present, the city has the lowest crime rate among the 25 largest American cities.
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* 1 History
* 2 Geography and environment
o 2.1 Climate
o 2.2 Environmental Issues
* 3 Boroughs and neighborhoods
* 4 Government
* 5 Economy
* 6 Demographics
o 6.1 Crime
* 7 Culture
o 7.1 Arts
o 7.2 Media
o 7.3 Tourism and recreation
* 8 Transportation
o 8.1...
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