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Fun fact 5 about New York City

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The Statue of Liberty welcomed 14 million immigrants as they arrived via Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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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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