Interesting facts about New York

Interesting facts about New York Is a great opportunity to learn more about the major metropolitan areas of the United States. It is here that the world famous Statue of Liberty is installed, which is the pride of the American people. There are many modern buildings here, some of which are already considered historical.

So, here are the most interesting facts about New York.

1. New York was formed in 1624.
2. Until 1664 the city was called New Amsterdam, since its founders were Dutch colonists.
3. It is curious that the population of Moscow (see interesting facts about Moscow) is one and a half times the population of New York.
4. Manhattan Island, where the Statue of Liberty itself is installed, was once bought from local Indians for things equivalent to the modern amount of $ 1000. Today Manhattan's price is $ 50 billion.
5. Over 12,000 different life forms, including bacteria, have been identified in the city's metro.
6. The New York City Subway is the largest in the world, with 472 stations. Every day up to 8 million people use its services, which is comparable to the number of the local population.
7. More than 12,000 yellow taxis ride the streets of New York.
8. New York is considered the most populous city in the state. More than 10,650 people live here per 1 km².
9. An interesting fact is that the local Kennedy Airport is considered the largest on earth.
10. New York is called the dance capital of the world.
11. There are more skyscrapers built here than in any other city on the planet.
12. The most widespread religion in the metropolis is Catholicism (37%). Then comes Judaism (13%) and Protestant denominations (6%).
13. The highest point in New York is a 125-meter hill located in Todt Hill.
14. The budget of New York exceeds the budgets of the majority of countries in the world (see interesting facts about the countries of the world).
15. Did you know that under a 1992 law, New York City women have the right to walk topless around town?
16. The Bronx has the largest zoo on earth.
17. Despite the high standard of living, local residents more often commit suicide than become victims of murder.
18. New York has a 940-meter cable car linking Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.
19. One of the local skyscrapers does not have a single window.
20. An interesting fact is that New York is a leader in the list of the TOP 25 safest cities in the United States.
21. The median income of men in New York City exceeds $ 37,400.
22. Three of the four largest financial exchanges in the world are located in the New York area.
23. Smoking in New York is banned almost everywhere.
24. In summer, the temperature in the city can reach +40 ⁰С.
25. Each year, New York is visited by up to 50 million tourists who want to see local attractions with their own eyes.

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