New York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, fashion and entertainment. As host of the United Nations headquarters, it is also an important center for international affairs. The city is often referred to as New York City to d...
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Population:
- 8,363,710 (2008)
Date founded:
- 1624
Contained by:
View Geographical areas that include New York City »Also known as:
- The Big Apple,
- Empire City,
- The City that Never Sleeps,
- The Capital of the World,
- The Melting Pot,
- Gotham,
- New York, New York,
- NYC,
- New York,
- City of New York,
- Richmond County / New York city
