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New York City is a city in the southern end of the state of New York, and is the most popular city in the United States of America. New York City is a global economic center, with its business, finance, trading, law, and media organizations influential worldwide. The city is also an important cultural center, with many museums, galleries, and performance venues ( места для проведения) . Home of the United Nations, the city is a hub (ядро) for international diplomacy. With over 8.2 million residents within an area of 322 square miles (830 km²), New York City has the highest population density of major cities in the United States. Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Staten Island Queens Bronx

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The five boroughs: 1: Manhattan , 2: Brooklyn , 3: Queens , 4: Bronx , 5: Staten Island New York City is comprised of five boroughs (округ) , an unusual form of government used to administer the five constituent counties (округ) that make up the city.

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Manhattan (pop. 1,593,200) is the most densely populated borough of New York City and home to most of the city's skyscrapers . The borough contains the major business and financial centers of the city and many cultural attractions, including numerous museums, the Broadway theatre district and Madison Square Garden . Manhattan is divided into Downtown , Midtown , and Uptown regions.

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Wall Street is the major financial centre of the U. S.. Wall Street

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New York City Hall is the seat of the government of New York City. The building houses the office of the Mayor of New York City and the chambers (помещение) of the New York City Council (городской совет) . Blue Room Governor’s Room City Hall

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When the World Trade Center towers were completed in 1973 many felt them to be monstrosities (уродство) , even though they were the world's tallest buildings at that time. But most New Yorkers became fond of "The Twin Towers" and after the initial horror for the loss of life in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks there came great sadness for the loss of the buildings. World Trade Center

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Washington Square Park is one of the best-known of New York City's 1,700 public parks. At 39,000 m², it is a major landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a popular meeting place and center for cultural activity. Most of the buildings surrounding the park now belong to New York University. The university rents the park for its graduation ceremonies, and uses the Arch as a symbol. Garibaldi Monument Washington Square Park

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Greenwich Village is formerly known as the "Bohemian quarters" of the literary and artistic world. Its many quaint streets, curio shops and outdoor shows maintain a continuous sightseeing appeal. Artists, writers, sculptors, composers, poets, ac­tors make their homes in the Village.. Jefferson Market Library Greenwich Village

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The city's 39 largest theatres are collectively known as "Broadway” . Broadway theatre is the most prestigious form of professional theatre in the U.S., as well as the most well known to the general public . Broadway

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The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, stretches 1825 m over the East River connecting the Manhattan and Brooklyn . Brooklyn Bridge

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Smaller than Red Square in Moscow or Trafalgar Square in London, Times Square has nonetheless achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and has become a symbol of its home city. Times Square is principally defined by its animated, digital advertisements. Times Square

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The building has 85 stories of commercial and office space and an indoor and outdoor observation deck on the 86th floor. Empire State Building

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The New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the leading public libraries of the world . Public Library

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Madison Square Garden has been the name of four arenas in New York City. It is the largest indoor stadium in the city, home of all kinds of sports, public events and entertainments. Basketball court Madison Square Garden

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The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper. It has 77 stories. Elevator Chrysler Building

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is a preeminent art museum. It is regarded as the leading museum of modern art in the world. Its collection includes works of architecture and design, drawings, painting and sculpture, photography, prints and illustrated books, film, and media. Museum of Modern Art

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St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest decorated Neo-Gothic-style Catholic cathedral in North America. St.Patrick's Cathedral

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Central Park is a large public park (3.41 km). With about twenty-five million visitors annually, Central Park is the most visited city park in the United States, and its appearance in many movies and television shows has made it among the most famous city parks in the world. Central Park contains several artificial lakes, extensive walking tracks, two ice-skating rinks, a wildlife sanctuary, and grassy areas and playgrounds for children. The park is a popular oasis for migrating birds. Central Park

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The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, which includes Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet, is the largest performing arts center in the United States. New York State Theater Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center