| The largest
city in the United States and one of the
world's major global cities. Located in
the state of New York, the city has a population
of over 8 million within an area of 321
square miles (approximately 830 km²)
making it the most densely populated major
city in North America. With a population
of 18.7 million, the New York Metropolitan
Area is one of the largest urban areas in
the world.
New York City is an international center
for business, finance, fashion, medicine,
entertainment, media, and culture, with
an extraordinary collection of museums,
galleries, performance venues, media outlets,
international corporations, and financial
markets. The city is also home to the
headquarters of the United Nations, and
to many of the world's most famous skyscrapers.
Popularly known as the "Big Apple"
and the "City That Never Sleeps",
the city attracts people from all over
the globe who come for New York City's
economic opportunity, culture, and fast-paced
cosmopolitan lifestyle. As of June 2006,
the city was distinguished for having
the lowest crime rate among major American
cities.
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