New York City is the most striking city in the United States. Situated in the middle of the New York metropolitan region that includes areas in the neighboring states of Connecticut and New Jersey, this area has one of the fullest population density of the entire earth. New York City is the home base of the United Nations, major corporations and media outlets that allow New York to exert ruling influence around the globe in mercantilism, culture, fashion, entertainment, food and finance.

Many visitors are under the wrong assumption that New York City is synonymous for the borough of Manhattan and its famous skyline, however the truth is New York also encompasses four more boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.

New York City has many nicknames; some of the more renowned one are “The City”, Capital of the World, the Big Apple and Gotham.

You can discover more at the New York Visitors Guide.