The largest city in the US and the entire planet is New York. Being founded in the seventeenth century, after a hundred years it became the most popular and largest in the state. In fact, New York is made up of many other cities. At present, it is the most important commercial, financial and industrial center of North America, where a significant part of the leading companies and large banks are located. They are concentrated mainly on Wall Street, which marks the country's financial excellence.
Geographic location and population
The largest US city is located in the northeastern part of the state. The total area of the territory that it occupies is almost 800 square kilometers. According to official figures, more than 8.5 million people live here. According to this indicator, New York is second only to Mexico City, Seoul and Tokyo. More than ten thousand people fall for every square kilometer. This makes it one of the most densely populated in the country. As noted above, the largest city in the United States is a huge agglomeration,which in the course of its development included many small villages. They are currently considered suburban areas.
Administrative divisions
From an administrative point of view, New York is divided into five boroughs. Manhattan is the most famous of them. It is located on the island of the same name, the length of which is 21 kilometers. This area is considered the most attractive for tourists, since it is here that most of the historical and cultural attractions are located, including the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, Central Park and many others.
Manhattan is connected by the Brooklyn Bridge to the next area - Brooklyn. It is home to the largest number of residents of the city. Its main feature is ethnic and social diversity. It should be noted that it is here, in the southern part, that Brighton Beach is located - a region dominated by the Russian-speaking diaspora.
The third borough of New York is called Queens. Its inhabitants speak more than 130 different languages. The city's two largest airports are located here.
The Bronx is north of Manhattan and is the birthplace of hip-hop. It features a variety of cultures and a mixture of different scenic landscapes.
The fifth and smallest among the districts that make up the largest US city is Staten Island. It got its name from the island on which it is located. Its main attraction is the ferry crossing that connects it to Manhattan.
Tourist attraction
According to statistics, about 47 million tourists visit New York every year. In this case, we are talking about those who come here from foreign countries. This is not surprising, since the city is a real example of scope and gigantism, where many of the world's examples of architecture and art are located. In addition to them, the most famous American editorial offices, cultural galleries, museums and theaters function here.
Other major American cities
The US map is a clear proof that the largest settlements are scattered throughout the state. At the same time, based on official census data, 8 out of 10 Americans live in large towns or agglomerations. In total, the country has four megacities with a population of more than two million inhabitants and nine, where more than one million people live. Summing up, it should be noted that the largest cities in the United States are New York (New York), Los Angeles (California), Chicago (Illinois) and Houston (Texas).
The largest city in the west of the country
Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the state. More than four million people live here. It is the largest city in the Western United States, with an economy based on international trade, tourism and entertainment. It should be noted that the local port is the fifth busiest and largest on the planet. Despite this fact, Los Angeles earned its world fame thanks to Hollywood and Disneyland,located 40 kilometers away. Other attractions that attract many tourists include the City Hall, the Korea District, the Hollywood Sign, the Staples Center, the Getty Center, the Kodak Theater, and the Capital Records building. In total, there are about 850 galleries and museums here.
The city occupies a vast territory and, like New York, was formed as a result of the absorption of many villages during the agglomeration. In other words, most of its neighborhoods used to be small towns. Now Los Angeles is a multinational metropolis, 48% of the population of which are white residents. Other groups include Asian Americans, African Americans, and others.
Due to the huge amount of road transport, the city has big problems with air pollution. There is always a strong smog. Despite numerous attempts by the authorities to improve the situation, the atmosphere of Los Angeles is considered the dirtiest in the entire country.
