Flashcards on New York City: History and Geography
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New York City (Tourism and Geography)
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Card 1
Question: What is New York City's status in terms of size and population in the United States?
Answer: It is the largest and most populous city in the US.
Card 2
Question: Where is New York City located geographically?
Answer: In the northeast of the east coast on the Hudson River.
Card 3
Question: Approximately how many people live in New York City and what portion are of different origin?
Answer: About 8 million people; around 40% are of different origin.
Card 4
Question: What kinds of ethnic communities were formed by immigrants in New York City?
Answer: Communities such as Chinatown and Little Italy.
Card 5
Question: Name some roles New York City plays globally.
Answer: A leading commercial, financial, industrial, business and cultural centre.
Card 6
Question: What contrasts are notable in New York City?
Answer: Big contrasts between wealth and poverty, modern houses and cardboard slums.
Card 7
Question: Give three nicknames commonly used for New York City.
Answer: “The city that never sleeps”, “The Big Apple”, and “the melting pot.”
Card 8
Question: What is notable about New York City's subway?
Answer: It is the largest subway system.
Card 9
Question: List the five boroughs of New York City.
Answer: The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan.
Card 10
Question: What was New York City originally called when it was a Dutch colony in 1625?
Answer: New Amsterdam.