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    New York was founded by the Dutch in 1624 as New Amsterdam and came under British control in 1664. In the 19th century, New York grew rapidly and became a major port. Between 1882-1954, over 17 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. New York is located in the northeast United States, covers over 54,000 square miles, and has a population of over 19 million people. New York City is the most populous city in the US with over 8 million residents and a global impact on commerce, finance, media, culture, art, and more.

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    New York was founded by the Dutch in 1624 as New Amsterdam and came under British control in 1664. In the 19th century, New York grew rapidly and became a major port. Between 1882-1954, over 17 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. New York is located in the northeast United States, covers over 54,000 square miles, and has a population of over 19 million people. New York City is the most populous city in the US with over 8 million residents and a global impact on commerce, finance, media, culture, art, and more.

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    New York

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    New York was founded by the Dutch in 1624 as New Amsterdam and came under British control in 1664. In the 19th century, New York grew rapidly and became a major port. Between 1882-1954, over 17 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. New York is located in the northeast United States, covers over 54,000 square miles, and has a population of over 19 million people. New York City is the most populous city in the US with over 8 million residents and a global impact on commerce, finance, media, culture, art, and more.

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    NEW YORK

    HISTORY

     the Dutch foundet NY in 1624


     they called it „New Amsterdam“
     it was first called NY by the British in 1664
     19th centruy: NY gew rapidly and became a major pot
     1891: civil war, between north and south
     south lost, their slaves were set free
     1982-1954: 17 mio. people passed immigration gates on Ellis Island
    GEOGRAPHY

     a state in the northeastern region of the US


     covers 54.556 square miles (128.403km²)
     19,3 mio. people
     capital: Albany
     62 cities
     largest city: New York City
    NEW YORK CITY (BIG APPEL)

     most populous city in the US


     more than 8 mio. people
     center of the NY metropolitan area
     significant impact on global cammerce,finance, media,eulture,
    art, fashion, research, education, entertainment
     know for ist history as a gateway for immigration
     five boroughs: the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn
    BOROUGHTS

    1. Manhattan
    2. Brooklyn
    3. Queens
    4. Bronx
    5. Staten Island
    EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
     tallest building in Manhattan
     full high 443m, 102 storeys
     beautiful view
     cost about 41mio. Dollar to build
    STATUE OF LIBERTY
     nickname: „Mrs. Liberty“
     a gift of friendship from the people of France
     universal symbol of freedom and democraty
    FIFTH AVENUE
     prestigious shops
     one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world
    WALL STREET
     most important financial centers of the world
     headquarters of many known banks, trade with equities

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