New York 1
What is the biggest park in new York?
central park
What common motorists activity is illegal?
honking your horn
What is the most popular spot in NYC?
Times square
How did New York become “the capital of the world” after WWII ?
The UN Headquarters (completed 1952) cemented NYC’s role as a global diplomacy hub
What country gifted the Statue of Liberty to NYC?
France
What 5 states border new york?
New York is bordered by five U.S. states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont)
Before yellow cabs, what was the original color of NYC Taxis?
green
Who was the term, "New York" coined from?
duke of york
What popular building in NYC has its own zip code?
The Empire State Building
What material is the Statue of Liberty made from?
Copper
What is new York's nickname
the big apple
What is the biggest borough of NYC?
the queens
The first founding settlers of New York City landed in?
1624
How many boroughs make up NYC?
five
What is the tallest building in new york
One World Trade Center
Approximately how many people live in New York?
more than 8 million people
How many languages are spoken in NYC (to the nearest 100s)
800
What is one of the most famous movies filmed in New York?
home alone 2
What is the longest subway line?
A line.
What is the shortest subway line?
The Franklin Shuttle line.
What was the first name of the city?
It was originally called New Amsterdam by Dutch settlers
How many languages are spoken in new York city?
800 languages are spoken within the city
What is the State official flower?
a rose
How many local bus routes/lines are there?
234
What is New York's oldest subway station?
The City Hall Station.