New York State
New York City (NYC), often called New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817. NYC is made up of 5 boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx). New York State is the 27th largest state but the 4th in population (mostly in NYC). Most of the state is referred to as 'upstate' to distinguish from the city. Upstate and its people are totally different from NYC. In 2019, the population of New York State was recorded as 19.45 million.
New York is one of the biggest cities in the world. New York attracts millions of tourists every year. It’s called a city where dreams come true. It’s a city that deserves to be visited at least once in your life time. Whether you live or are visiting New York, it can give you a whole lot of fun and memories to treasure.
Capital: Albany Largest city: New York City
Currency used in New York.
The official currency of the United States is the U.S. dollar or American dollar.
The cuisine of New York City comprises of many cuisines belonging to various ethnic groups that have entered the United States through the city.
Food associated with or popularised in New York City includes:
Manhattan clam chowder. New York-style cheesecake. New York-style pizza. New York-style bagel. New York-style pastrami. Corned beef. Baked pretzels. New York-style Italian ice.
New York’s history The Dutch first settled along the Hudson River in 1624; two years later they established the colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. In 1664, the English took control of the area and renamed it New York.
Physical features Mount Marcy is the highest point in New York with an elevation of 5,344 feet. The Adirondack Mountains are located in the northern part of the state and the surrounding area makes up the largest national park in the contiguous United States. The lowest part of the state includes the areas where New York meets the Atlantic Ocean in the southeast. New York's major rivers include the Hudson River, the Mohawk River and the Genesee River.
Man-Made Features 12 Of The Most Enchanting Man Made Wonders In New York Statue of Liberty. The Egg. The Guggenheim. Times Square. Great Sacandaga Lake. St. Patrick's Cathedral. Brooklyn Bridge. New Croton Dam. Empire State Building The Rockefeller Center The Chrysler Building The 9/11 Memorial and Museum
What products are produced in New York? New York's Top 10 Agricultural Products are: Milk. Corn for grain. Hay. Cattle and calves. Apples. Floriculture. Cabbage. Sweet corn.
Famous People Famous politician and 'Democrat' leader Hillary Clinton, rappers Jay Z, 50 Cent and Sean Combs (popularly known as P. Diddy), singers Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj and Billy Joel are a few contemporary icons who belong to the state of New York.