The Coastal South
Both New York City and the Coastal South draw in many tourists every year. The Coastal South has exciting locations such as New Orleans, beaches along the coasts of the Carolinas, and Florida. Florida in itself is a very popular tourist spot, with Orlando and its famous theme parks (Disneyworld, Universal Studies, and SeaWorld), and Miami. Just like we have discussed previously, New York City attracts millions of tourists every year. There are endless amounts of things to see and experience while visiting New York City.
New York City's Times Square is the location for the New Years Eve ball drop. Hundreds of thousands of people gather here every new years eve to celebrate the coming of the new year. On December 31, 1999, on the welcoming of the new millennium, it was recorded that 2 million people filled the Times Square area. Another popular celebration happens in New Orleans, Louisiana, called Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras ( French for "fat Tuesday") is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, before Lent begins. What started out as a religious tradition, has turned into quite the party, where people dress up, get drunk, and throw beaded necklaces at others.
The Inland South
Nashville, Tennessee is known as, "the music city," and "the country music capitol of the world." Some of the greatest country musicians have originated here. Nashville is home to the Grand Ole Opry, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, and is considered an American icon. Similar to Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry, New York City is well known for its spectacular Broadway shows. There are 40 professional theatres located in the Theatre District on Broadway St in Manhattan. Broadway theatres are a very popular tourist attraction, and in 2012 alone, sold $1.081 billion worth in tickets.
The Great Lakes and Corn Belt
While New York City has been the worlds leading financial center, the Corn Belt has been one of the most productive farming areas in the world. Making both of these areas very important to our country. We can thank New York City's great location and harbor for its growth and success. The Corn Belt is also located in a great area, with its fertile soils, adequate water availability, and excellent transportation. This area of the country also has several big cities similar to New York City and the Megalopolis region, such as Chicago, Toronto, Detroit, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.
Megalopolis
New York City is located in the Megalopolis region of the United States. Along with New York City, Megalopolis includes Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. In 1961, geographer Jean Gottmann coined the term Megalopolis, to describe the densely populated area of northeastern United States. Megalopolis is the most densely populated part of North America. This area is also known for its cultural and ethnic diversity. For more than 200 years, immigrants have flocked to Megalopolis in search of economic opportunity and political freedom.
Fun Facts:
Boston - In 1897, Boston built the first subway ever in the United States.
New York - Gennaro Lombardi opened the first US pizzeria in NYC in 1895.
Philadelphia - Benjamin Franklin founded the first zoo in America, The Philadelphia Zoo.
Baltimore - The first dental school in the world was founded in Baltimore in 1840.
Washington DC - More wine is consumed per person in Washington DC than any state in the US.
Boston - In 1897, Boston built the first subway ever in the United States.
New York - Gennaro Lombardi opened the first US pizzeria in NYC in 1895.
Philadelphia - Benjamin Franklin founded the first zoo in America, The Philadelphia Zoo.
Baltimore - The first dental school in the world was founded in Baltimore in 1840.
Washington DC - More wine is consumed per person in Washington DC than any state in the US.
The Atlantic Periphery
Weather
The Atlantic Periphery is known for having its four seasons. The harsh snowy winters, the colorful flowers blooming in spring, the summer full of green trees, and the changing colors of the trees in autumn. New York City also has these four seasons. Even though the city is very built up, there are still many parks and trees around to show the nature changing due to the seasons. One of the prettiest sites to see is Central Park during an Autumn day.
Tourism
The Atlantic Periphery gets many tourists every year who are attracted to the beautiful scenery and recreation activities this area offers. People travel to the Atlantic Periphery during winter for their excellent ski resorts, during Autumn to see the beautiful fall foliage, and in summer for hiking, camping and fishing. Many residents of the Megalopolis area own vacation houses up north, because it's a beautiful place to vacation, and the cost of houses is generally cheaper. New York City gets 50 million tourists every year, because of it's landmarks and things to do.
The Atlantic Periphery is known for having its four seasons. The harsh snowy winters, the colorful flowers blooming in spring, the summer full of green trees, and the changing colors of the trees in autumn. New York City also has these four seasons. Even though the city is very built up, there are still many parks and trees around to show the nature changing due to the seasons. One of the prettiest sites to see is Central Park during an Autumn day.
Tourism
The Atlantic Periphery gets many tourists every year who are attracted to the beautiful scenery and recreation activities this area offers. People travel to the Atlantic Periphery during winter for their excellent ski resorts, during Autumn to see the beautiful fall foliage, and in summer for hiking, camping and fishing. Many residents of the Megalopolis area own vacation houses up north, because it's a beautiful place to vacation, and the cost of houses is generally cheaper. New York City gets 50 million tourists every year, because of it's landmarks and things to do.
The Economy
New York City is a global hub of international business and commerce. It is also one of three "command centers" for the world economy. The city is a major center for banking and finance, world trade, transportation, tourism, and media. In 2010, the New York metropolitan area had a gross metropolitan product of approximately $1.28 trillion, making it the largest regional economy in the United States. On top of that, by the end of 2008, New York controlled 40% of the worlds finances, making it the largest financial center in the world. Midtown Manhattan is the largest central business district in the United States. Wall Street is located in Lower Manhattan, which is the 3rd largest central business district in the United States, and is home to the New York Stock Exchange.
Historical Settlement
Before Europeans came to New York City, the land was occupied by Algonquin Indian tribes, such as the Lenape. The first documented visit by a European was by Giovanni Da Verrazzano in 1524. In 1609, Hendry Hudson was working for the Dutch East India company and re-discovered the region as he sailed his ship into the New York Harbor. The Dutch settled in the area in 1624 naming it New Amsterdam, and in 1664 the British gained power and renamed the area to New York City. For the next century, NYC gained immigrants from France, Germany, England, and The Netherlands. During the 1840's-1850's immigrants were coming in from Ireland, Italy, and other countries in southern and eastern Europe. In 1895, the residents of the 5 boroughs decided to consolidate to become a greater New York City. Today, New York City has over 8 million residents coming from many different backgrounds, making it a very diverse city.
Environmental Setting
Weather & Climate
New York City has a humid subtropical climate, and very close to a humid continental climate. The city averages 234 days of some sunshine annually. The winters are cold and damp. Spring and Autumn can be unpredictable, with the weather ranging from warm to chilly. Summers are usually hot and humid. The city gets 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, which is spread out throughout the year.
Some weather hazards New York City faces include, winter snow storms and hurricanes. Average snow fall in the city is 26.7 inches annually, but it can get hit hard with blizzards. The New York City Blizzard of 2006 covered the city in 26.9 inches of snow, which became the greatest snowfall the city has ever seen. These blizzards can shut down highways and airports, and cause power outages which can be very dangerous in such cold temperatures. Hurricanes have been known to hit New York City pretty hard also, causing flooding, power outages, and damage to building from high winds.
Environmental Issues
New York City faces some environmental issues due to its great population density. Some of these issues include air pollution, garbage disposal, lead paint in older houses, and one of the countries worst oil spills still seeps into the cities waterways. Surprisingly, with all that being said, New York City is one of only five cities in the United States with water pure enough to only require chlorination to ensure its purity.
New York City has a humid subtropical climate, and very close to a humid continental climate. The city averages 234 days of some sunshine annually. The winters are cold and damp. Spring and Autumn can be unpredictable, with the weather ranging from warm to chilly. Summers are usually hot and humid. The city gets 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, which is spread out throughout the year.
Some weather hazards New York City faces include, winter snow storms and hurricanes. Average snow fall in the city is 26.7 inches annually, but it can get hit hard with blizzards. The New York City Blizzard of 2006 covered the city in 26.9 inches of snow, which became the greatest snowfall the city has ever seen. These blizzards can shut down highways and airports, and cause power outages which can be very dangerous in such cold temperatures. Hurricanes have been known to hit New York City pretty hard also, causing flooding, power outages, and damage to building from high winds.
Environmental Issues
New York City faces some environmental issues due to its great population density. Some of these issues include air pollution, garbage disposal, lead paint in older houses, and one of the countries worst oil spills still seeps into the cities waterways. Surprisingly, with all that being said, New York City is one of only five cities in the United States with water pure enough to only require chlorination to ensure its purity.
Introduction
New York City, in my opinion, is the greatest city in the United States and maybe even in the world. There is no other place quite like it. With a nickname like, "The city that never sleeps," there may be a lot of expectations to uphold. New York city not only meets those expectations but exceeds them. You will never run out of things to do in New York.
New York City is split up into 5 boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. All those boroughs add up to make a land area of 302.64 square miles. It is the most populous city in the United States, with 8,244,910 people. And as many as 800 languages are spoken there, which makes it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
There are many landmarks in New York City, that attract 50 million tourists every year. Times Square, where you see the ball drop every New Years Eve, is the brightly lit up center for all those famous Broadway Theatre shows. Times Square is also a major center for world's entertainment industry. In New York City you will also find endless amounts of iconic skyscrapers and bridges. The Brooklyn Bridge, is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, completed in 1883. It is known for its beautiful architecture, unlike any other bridge here in the United States. Then there is the Empire State Building, a 102 story skyscraper located in midtown Manhattan. The beautiful Central Park, located right in the middle of Manhattan. It is easy to forget you are in a big city, while walking around Central Park, with its lakes, trails, parks, and even a zoo. Finally, lets not forget the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It is our reminder of how lucky we are to live in a country where we have freedom.
New York City is split up into 5 boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. All those boroughs add up to make a land area of 302.64 square miles. It is the most populous city in the United States, with 8,244,910 people. And as many as 800 languages are spoken there, which makes it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
There are many landmarks in New York City, that attract 50 million tourists every year. Times Square, where you see the ball drop every New Years Eve, is the brightly lit up center for all those famous Broadway Theatre shows. Times Square is also a major center for world's entertainment industry. In New York City you will also find endless amounts of iconic skyscrapers and bridges. The Brooklyn Bridge, is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, completed in 1883. It is known for its beautiful architecture, unlike any other bridge here in the United States. Then there is the Empire State Building, a 102 story skyscraper located in midtown Manhattan. The beautiful Central Park, located right in the middle of Manhattan. It is easy to forget you are in a big city, while walking around Central Park, with its lakes, trails, parks, and even a zoo. Finally, lets not forget the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It is our reminder of how lucky we are to live in a country where we have freedom.
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