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Fun fact 2 about New York City

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The first documented visit to New York Harbor by a European was in 1524 by Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano.

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New York City

United States

Country
United States
Population
8.3M
Coordinates
40.71, -74.01
38th most populous city in the world

New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors.

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