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New York City is (1) of the largest cities (2) the world. It is also one of the (3) densely populated, with an estimated 7,400,000 inhabitants. Manhattan is the (4) popular area of the city with tourists and has (5) interesting sights. There is also a large (6) of businesses in this area of the city, including the head offices of (7) of the world's leading companies. New York's subway system provides transportation for (8) than 33% of the city's work force. New York is also regarded (9) a centre of entertainment. Broadway is the scene of many box-office hits, Carnegie Hall is one of the (10) famous concert and conference halls in the world and the city is also the home of several opera and ballet companies.
With (11) choice of food, entertainment and social life than any other city in the country, it is (12) wonder that people flock to New York to experience life in the Big Apple.