New York, New York

Having been the capital of the United States for only one year, New York is often called one of the capitals of the world. The significant part of international business, finance, commerce, fashion, cinema, etc., until now is concentrated there.

New York City is nicknamed “the big apple.” There are several legends related to the term, they all have in common only that the term appeared in 1920-30. The first legend says that during the Great Depression, wealthy families had to make ends meet by selling apples. The second refers to jazz musicians. They said ‘There are many apples on the tree of success, but when you choose New York City, you choose the Big Apple.’ There is an opinion that the nickname comes from the club ‘The Big Apple’ in New York. The other legend has it that the nickname was invented by sportswriter John Fitzgerald, who named his column about New York race tracks ‘Around of the Big Apple.”

New York City is located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The area of ​​modern New York began to be settled by Europeans in the 16th century. Since the early 19th century, New York has been the largest city in the United States. New York is a cosmopolitan city, where immigrants make up the majority of its 8 million inhabitants.

New York City consists of five boroughs. They are Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan.

The most prestigious and renowned district is Manhattan. It is an island where the best theaters, cinemas and shops are located. One of the biggest attractions in Manhattan is Central Park, a green oasis in the middle of New York City. Here you can escape the noise of the city, relax and enjoy nature. Manhattan is also filled with the tallest skyscrapers with the offices of major international corporations. However, Manhattan is not so chic. Harlem, one of the most dangerous districts in the city, is also located there. Many think that there is nothing more to New York than Manhattan, but four other boroughs are also worth seeing.

Brooklyn occupies the western part of Long Island and the largest population of the five boroughs. Brooklyn is famous for its Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Brighton Beach. Brighton Beach is one of the largest Russian communities in the United States.

The largest area of ​​New York City’s five boroughs, Queens has a more suburban spirit. Like Brooklyn, it is located in the western part of Long Island. Among the attractions in Queens are the New York Hall of Science and the Queens Zoo.

The Bronx is the only borough that is part of mainland New York. The Harlem River separates the Bronx from the island of Manhattan. Bronx attractions include Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees American League baseball club; the Bronx Zoo, Bronx High School of Science, Walton High School, Morris Park, New York Botanical Garden.

Staten Island is the least populated of the five boroughs and the most geographically separated. It can be reached by ferry from Manhattan.

New York is a magnetic city that attracts many tourists and expats every year.