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About New York
New York is a state in Mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions of United States of America. New York is country's third most popular state. New York is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a transportation and manufacturing center. Empire State Building of a New York is a famous and a National Historic Landmark building in a New York City. New York has many state parks and two major forest preserves. The largest city in the state and the most populous city in the United States is New York City, which is comprised of five counties, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. When most people think of New York they think of the great towering city and the Statue of Liberty, and that's hardly surprising. But there's much more to the state of New York than the Big Apple. Last Minute Guide for Holidays to New York Book a ticket for New York holiday and discover New York's biggest attractions, best restaurants and much more. If you've visited New York before tell us your holiday tips and help other travellers enjoy great holidays in New York.
Weather / Climate
New York covers 54, 475 square miles. In size, New York ranks 27th compared with the other 50 states. New York ranks 46th among the 50 states in the amount of greenhouse gases generated per person. This efficiency is primarily due to the state's relatively higher rate of mass transit use. The climate of New York State is broadly representative of the humid continental type, which prevails in the northeastern United States, but its diversity is not usually encountered within an area of comparable size. Masses of cold, dry air frequently arrive from the northern interior of the continent.
Religion
Catholics comprise more than 40% of the population in New York. Protestants are 30% of the population, Jews 5%, Muslims 3.5%, Buddhists 1%, and 13% claim no religious affiliation.
New York Currency
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into 100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted.
Getting there
New York might be a big city, but it's easily accessible for sightseeing visitors. There are many ways to get into and around New York, including by public transportation, and in one of the private taxis. New York is serviced by three airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens is 15 miles southeast of Manhattan, La Guardia Airport in Queens is 8 miles northeast of Manhattan, and Newark Liberty Airport is 16 miles southwest of Manhattan, across the Hudson River, in New Jersey. JFK Airport is generally the most congested of the three, and Newark is the least. Public transportation to and from all three airports is excellent. New York Airport Service offers frequent bus service Rental car options are available at all three airports. Each terminal's arrival level has either a rental car counter or courtesy phone for the major car companies available.
Map of New York
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