| New York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous urban areas in the world. the city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The city's 2008 estimated population exceeds 8.3 million people. The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, the site of Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees. Manhattan is the most densely populated borough and home to most of the city's skyscrapers, as well as Central Park. Brooklyn is known for its cultural, social and ethnic diversity, an independent art scene, distinct neighborhoods and a unique architectural heritage. Queens is geographically the largest borough and the most ethnically diverse county in the United States, Staten Island is the most suburban in character of the five boroughs. |
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