New York is the largest and one of the most important cities in the United States. This huge city is located on the eastern coast of the country and consists of 5 administrative districts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and the Staten Island. Partially the city is located on the islands adjacent to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson Bay.Not being a capital of the country, or even of the state, New York, however, has become a major center of financial, economic, political and cultural life for Americans.The city has a long history. The Dutch were the first settlers in the 17th century, and the old name of the city was New Amsterdam.The main center of New York City has always been the island of Manhattan. Here are concentrated the main attractions and the wealth of the city. The most famous company offices, headquarters, museums, monuments of culture and architecture, many theaters and restaurants, hotels and well-known shopping centers are located in the heart of the huge metropolis.Those who arrive to New York to see the most interesting and famous places of America, begin their journey with a tour of the main symbol of the city and the country, the Statue of Liberty, located on a small island southwest of Manhattan. Since 1886, a huge 93-meter statue greets and farewells residents and visitors of New York.Despite of the huge area, it is impossible to get lost in New York. All the streets form equal squares and have number titles. Twelve wide streets, crossing these squares are called Avenues. The most famous Avenues are: Broadway, Fifth and Seventh Avenue.Any tourist coming to this wonderful city, will always find something that interests him the most. No wonder, they say, that all tastes and cultures are mixed here, you can meet representatives of any nationality in the world. Many consider this city the capital of the world.
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