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  2. Etymology

    In 1664, New York was named in honor of the Duke of York (later King James II of England). James's elder brother, … See more

    New York City - Wikipedia

    • New York, often called New York City or simply NYC, is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each of which is coextensive with a respective county. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture and technology, entertain… See more

    CountryUnited States
    Settled1624
    Highest elevation401 ft (122 m)
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    History

    In the pre-Columbian era, the area of present-day New York City was inhabited by Algonquians, including the Lenape. Their homeland, known as Lenapehoking, included the present-day areas of Staten IslandSee more

    Geography

    New York City is situated in the northeastern United States, in southeastern New York State, approximately halfway between Washington, D.C. and Boston. Its location at the mouth of the Hudson River, which feed… See more

     
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