New York

New York, New York 

Some basic facts

New York is the largest city in the United States but it’s not its capital as many of you may think. It’s called “the city that never sleeps” because it’s full of lights and life. It has got an area of about 783,8 square kilometres and its population is about 8.800 million people. It contains four neighbourhoods: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Manhattan is the most popular one. It’s where we can find the highest skyscrapers and most amazing theatres.

Where to go
There are many places to visit in New York. The Statue of Liberty, which was a present from the French to the Americans in order to commemorate the country’s independence. The Empire State Building, which is the most popular skyscraper, the Chrysler Building, the Top of the Rock or The world Trade Centre (which replaces The Twin Towers after the attacks from September 11th).
You can also go to Central Park, which is located in the North of Manhattan, and it’s the most visited park in the United States. 
Besides, you can visit places such as Harlem, Chinatown, Little Italy or Times square, where you can see its neon lights. 

What to do
You can do many interesting things around New York. You can book a visit to the Statue of Liberty with a ferry, or have a picnic and spend a sunny day in Central Park. You can also walk around Broadway and see its theatres and musicals like Aladdin or The Lion King. You can visit  museums like MOMA or you can go shopping, of course. 

Who’s from New York
New York is also home to many famous people like  the singers Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga or America’s president Donald Trump.