Los Angeles is a Spanish word meaning “The Angels”. It is the second most populated city in the United States after New York City and is the top most populous city in California State.
Covering almost 1,290.6 square kilometres and a population of about 3.8 million it is a jam-packed, hot and happening city. L.A. has a very strong economy and is ranked as the Third richest city in the world. It is an international centre of business, fashion, media, entertainment, education, science and technology. Also, the city is also ranked as the fifth most influential and powerful city in the world.
Another flattering title of LA is the “Creative Capital of the World”, this name is given to this city because an estimation shows that 1 in every six of its citizens is related to the creative industry. Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, well known by the world for the motion picture industry. It is also said that there are more writers, dancers, singers, actors, artists and actors living and working in this city than any other city in the world.
This destination also plays host to the oldest awards ceremony “Academy Award”. There are more than 50 film festivals held in this city every year. This city is also home to several schools and institutions related to the media like the USC School of Cinematic Arts, it is the largest and the oldest school of its kind in the United States.
L.A. is well served by an extensive network of freeways and highways, but a survey shows that the road traffic in Los Angeles is the most congested in the United States.
The public transport system of this city includes bus service, light rail and subways across the city. The subway system of this city is the ninth busiest in the United States.
Los Angeles is also home to the fifth busiest commercial airport in the world, the “Los Angeles International Airport” that is also the third busiest airport in the United States.
This airport serves as a hub for many international airlines that have daily flights to Los Angeles alongside flights to many destinations worldwide. There are several other smaller commercial; airports serving Los Angeles, like the Long Beach Airport, Van Nuys Airport, John Wayne Airport and Bob Hope Airport.
About 32 kilometres south of downtown is located the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro Bay. This port is also called World Port LA. The total area covered by this port is about 30 square kilometres including land and water.
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach together make the Long Beach Harbor. It is the fifth busiest container port in the world. This port is also among the most important cruise ship centres on the west coast of the United States. Los Angeles is a beautiful city that has something to offer for all young and old alike.
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