New York City (NYC) Official Visitors Guide

The City of New York (most often called New York City) is the most populous city in the United States, while the New York metropolitan area ranks among the world's most populous urban areas. It is a leading global city, exerting a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture, and entertainment. The city is also an important center for international affairs, hosting the United Nations headquarters.

Located on the Atlantic coast of the Northeastern United States, the city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. It is the most densely populated major city in the United States, with an estimated 8,274,527 people occupying just under 305 square miles (790 km²). The New York metropolitan area's population is also the nation's highest, estimated at 18,815,988 people over 6,720 square miles (17,400 km²).

New York is unique among American cities for its high use of and 24-hour availability of mass transit, and for the overall density and diversity of its population. In 2005, nearly 170 languages were spoken in the city and 36% of its population was born outside the United States. The city is sometimes referred to as "The City that Never Sleeps", while other nicknames include Gotham and the Big Apple. [Source: Wikipedia and more ]

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official NYC guides

Navigate New York City with ease, and make the most of your time here. Whether traveling for business or leisure, visitors have access to a wealth of information in NYC & Company's FREE travel publications: the Official NYC Guide, Official NYC Meeting Planner and Official NYC Travel Planner, as well as the Official NYC Visitor Map (available in bulk only). Use the email form below or call 800-NYC-VISIT or 212-397-8222 to request these guides today. Orders for a single publication will be shipped free of charge

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Travelers to New York City now have the right tool to explore the diverse neighborhoods dispersed throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island with this pocket-size consumer leisure travel guide. Updated throughout the year to reflect the constantly changing city, the Official NYC Guide features targeted itineraries, neighborhood highlights, a calendar of events, coupons and information about accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, cultural attractions, nightlife, shopping, sports and services.

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New York City (The City of New York)
From top left: Manhattan south of Rockefeller Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, United Nations Headquarters, Statue of Liberty, and Times Square
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Nickname(s): The Big Apple, Gotham, The City That Never Sleeps, The Capital of The World (Caput Mundi), The Empire City, The City So Nice They Named It Twice.
Location in the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°43′N 74°00′W / 40.717°N 74°W / 40.717; -74
Country	United States
State	New York
Boroughs	The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island
Settled	1624

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