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New York

One of the most well known and beloved cities in the world, New York, is the most populated city in the United States. In Fact, New York is so busy; statistically about one in every 38 people living in the United States resides in New York City. Despite being very full of people, going by land area, New York actually isn't that large in size covering only 302.6 sq miles, by comparison, London is twice the size covering 607 sq miles.

New York is one of America’s wealthiest cities and about a quarter of a million people moves there every year and quite a few of them have lots of money to spend. Many people assume that New York is the nation's capital; Washington DC as we all know is the capital of the United States. Though they may not be completely wrong since New York was actually the capital from 1785 to 1790.

When people refer to New York they generally mean Manhattan, the most famous of New York’s five boroughs. Many consider it to be the financial, cultural and cinematic capital of the world with the famous streets and taxis we all can so easily picture its amazing reputation is well-earned. Anyone who has visited or lived there can testify how wonderfully chaotic diverse and busy it is.

FAQ

Q: Which currency is used in New York?

The official currency of the United States is the U.S. dollar or American dollar. ($, USD, US$).

Q: What is the weather in New York like?

Weather in New York varies by season. But spring and fall are the most enjoyable times to visit.

Q: What is the affordable way to get around in New York?

Shared shuttle service is an affordable option to get around in New York.