I have never visited New York, but it sounds interesting, being apparently the cultural and media capital of the world. Have you ever been?
I haven't! I've always wanted to see New York City though! What would you like to see?
I'd love to visit the Bronx, or any of the five boroughs really.
Five boroughs? What are they? I didn't know New York was anything but the city!
New York City comprises five boroughs (areas). The Bronx is the northernmost of them.
Oh, that's really interesting! Is New York a crowded city? I'm not sure how I'd feel about fighting large crowds.
With an estimated population of just over 8.5 million, it's one of the most densely populated cities in the country. Yes, it's a bit crowded!
Yikes! I'll have to think about my trip! What else should I know before I plan a visit to New York?
landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 19,979,477 people in its 2018 Metropolitan Statistical Area and 22,679,948 residents in its Combined Statistical Area. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. The city's fast pace has inspired the term "New York minute". Home to the
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