New York City is the largest city in the United States, situated at the mouth of the Hudson River on the East Coast. Founded by the Dutch in the 17th century as "New Amsterdam," it was seized by the English in 1664 and renamed "New York." Over the centuries it became the nation's largest port and main gateway for immigrants to America.
The City That Never Sleeps
New York comprises five boroughs, the most famous being Manhattan, home to iconic skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, and the round-the-clock lights of Times Square. The city hosts the Statue of Liberty, which welcomed millions of immigrants, and the vast Central Park amid the urban bustle.
- The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and immigration to America
- Times Square, the pulsing heart of Manhattan
- Central Park, the city's most famous green space
- Wall Street, the world's leading financial district
New York is the world's foremost financial center, home to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, and hosts United Nations headquarters, making it a key hub of international diplomacy. The city is also renowned for Broadway theatres and world-class museums like the Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History.
