New York is the most populous and the most famous city in the United States. This city is located in the state of New York on a natural harbor on the Atlantic coast of Northeastern United States. This city has a prominent influence on global commerce, fashion, finance, print and electronic media, arts, culture, education and entertainment. This great city is also home to United Nations Headquarters, increasing the importance of this city as a center for global affairs. This city covers a total land area of about 790 square kilometers and an estimated population of about 8,175,133 in the year 2010 making it one of the most densely populated cities in the United States.
The city of New York is the country’s largest city and a major tourist destination in the United States. This city is home to many multi star hotels and restaurants for fine dinning and accommodation, fulfilling and satisfying the needs of several thousand visitors per annum. Statue of liberty is world renowned iconic sculpture located on the Liberty Island in New York harbor. This statue was gifted to United States by the people of France. This statue was designed by Frederic Bartholdi and is a masterpiece of art and design and is also considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This statue is visited by about 3.5 million people every year.
New York Cityis home to the world’s largest stock exchange by total market capitalization of its listed companies. The city is also home to many famous bridges, sky scrapers and parks. This city is also home to some of the best universities in the world including the Columbia University, Rockefeller University, New York University and also hosts many colleges and schools. This city is also home to numerous parks including the Corona Park, Prospect Park, Central Park that includes Central park Zoo and Central Park Conservatory Garden, Van Cortland Park, New York Botanical Gardens and Pelham Bay Park.
The city is home to the largest railway station in the world by the number of platforms. New York City Subway system is the busiest subway system in the western hemisphere. George Washington Bridge is not only a spectacular bridge connecting the city with New Jersey and Bergen County, but is also the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world. The city has a very advanced transportation system that includes trains, buses taxis, yellow cabs and aerial tramways.
New York City is one of the major gateways to United States and is served by three airports John F. Kennedy International Airport, La Guardia and Newark Liberty International Airport. The JFK International Airport serves as a hub for many international airlines including Air Blue, American Airlines and Delta Airlines. Many other international airlines having direct flights to New York are also served by this airport. Due to the increasing passenger volume there are also plans for a fourth airport as a supporting airport for better control of flights and convenience of the passengers.
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