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New York City
The most populous city in the United States. A global center of finance, culture, technology, and the arts spanning five remarkable boroughs.
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400 years of history
From Paleo-Indigenous settlement ~9000 BC to a 2026 FIFA World Cup co-host and global capital of finance, culture, and innovation.
New York City comprises five boroughs situated where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that is among the world's major commercial, financial, and cultural centers.
Established in 1624 as a Dutch trading post, New York City has grown into the most linguistically diverse city on Earth, with over 800 languages spoken. It serves as the headquarters of the United Nations.
The city has a total population of over 8 million residents and a metropolitan area population of over 20 million, making it by far the most populous city in the United States.
Est.
~9000 BC
Population
8.3M
Boroughs
5
Languages
800+
Arts & Culture
Cultural epicenter
Theater & Broadway
41 Broadway theaters, 13M+ annual attendees, $1.8B economic impact.
World-Class Museums
The Met, MoMA, Guggenheim — 80+ museums citywide.
Culinary Capital
27,000+ restaurants, more Michelin stars than any North American city.
Parks & Green Spaces
30,000+ acres across 1,700+ parks including Central Park.
Getting Around
Connected by purpose
Subway
One of the world's oldest and most extensive rapid transit systems, operating 24/7 every day of the year. First opened in 1904.
Bus
The largest bus fleet in North America, serving all five boroughs with local, limited, and Select Bus Service express routes.
Airports
JFK International, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty connect NYC to every major city worldwide, handling over 140 million passengers annually.
Ferry
NYC Ferry connects waterfront neighborhoods across the five boroughs. The Staten Island Ferry has operated free of charge since 1997.
By the Numbers
A city of scale
8,335,897
Most populous U.S. city
302.6 sq mi
Total city area
800+
Most linguistically diverse city
62M
Visitors per year
$1.7T
Largest city economy in the U.S.
27,000+
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