About this place
New York City is the most populous city in the United States. It is home to the Statue of Liberty, the United Nations Headquarters, the New York Stock Exchange, among various other notable financial and cultural institutions and landmarks.
The city was founded in 1624 as New Amsterdam by Dutch colonists and came under British rule in 1664. Today, the city receives over 55 million annual visitors and is home to over 8 million residents.