Why visit
New York is Manhattan's grid from Battery Park to Harlem, plus four outer boroughs. MoMA, Met, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Broadway, and a food scene that doesn't finish.
New York City at a glance
City population
8.3 million
Metro: 23.6 million
Elevation
10 m
33 ft
Time zone
UTC-5 (UTC-4 DST)
America/New_York
Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International (also LGA, EWR)
Founded
1624 (New Amsterdam)
Getting around
Subway (24/7, 472 stations), buses, Citi Bike
Signature dish
Pizza by the slice, bagels, pastrami, cheesecake, halal carts
Neighborhoods for travelers
ManhattanBrooklynQueensThe BronxStaten Island
United States at a glance
Country center
38.0°, -97.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
9,372,610 km²
3,618,783 mi²
Country population
334.9 million
36/km²
Subregion
North America
Currency
United States dollar ($)
USD
Dial
+1201
Language
English
Demonym
American
Internet
.us
UN
Member state
ISO code
US / USA
Where in the world
38.0° · -97.0°
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Did you know
- New York City has 8.3 million residents speaking 800+ languages: most linguistically diverse city on earth.
- Central Park is entirely artificial. Every hill, lake, and lawn was designed and built 1858-1873.
- The NYC subway runs 24/7, making it one of the few major systems that never sleeps.
- The US has no official national language: English is de facto but not de jure.
- Alaska was bought from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million (~2 cents per acre at the time).
Bordering United States
Traveler notes
- MetroCard or OMNY contactless for subway
- The High Line + Little Island park
- Broadway TKTS for discount theater
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Frequently asked about New York City
What currency is used in New York City?
New York City uses the United States dollar ($), ISO code USD.
What languages are spoken in United States?
The primary language is English.
What is the international calling code for United States?
The calling code is +1201.
What airport serves New York City?
John F. Kennedy International (also LGA, EWR) (IATA: JFK).
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