New York City

New York City (officially City of New York) is the largest city in the United States and one of the world's major global cities. Located in the state of New York, the city has a population of over 8.1 million within an area of 469 square miles (1214 km²), making it the most densely populated city in North America. Its metropolitan area has a population of 18.7 million and is one of the largest urban areas in the world.

New York City is an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media and culture, with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries, performance venues (most notably Broadway theatre), media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. With nearly every language in the world spoken in the city, its ethnic and linguistic diversity matches its cultural diversity. The city is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations, adding to its cosmopolitan atmosphere, and to some of the world's most famous skyscrapers.

Construction of the Empire State Building, 1930

Popularly known as the "Big Apple" or the "Capital of the World", the city attracts large numbers of immigrants; over one-third of its population is foreign-born, as well as people from all over the United States who come for its culture, diversity, fast-paced lifestyle, cosmopolitanism, and economic opportunity.