New YorkNew York

The capital of the USAThe capital of the USA

Mgr. Miroslav MoťovskýMgr. Miroslav Moťovský

New York originally called New Amsterdam New York originally called New Amsterdam is the largest city on the American is the largest city on the American continent. It has about 10 million continent. It has about 10 million inhabitants of all races. Its main part is inhabitants of all races. Its main part is situated on the island called Manhattan. It situated on the island called Manhattan. It was bought from Indians for 200 dollars in was bought from Indians for 200 dollars in the 17th century. New York nicknamed Big the 17th century. New York nicknamed Big Apple is the city of skyscrapers. The Apple is the city of skyscrapers. The highest one is the Empire State Building highest one is the Empire State Building with over 400 metres. with over 400 metres.

New York is also New York is also the city of sport. the city of sport. Ice hockey, Ice hockey, American football American football and basketball are and basketball are the most favourite the most favourite sports. sports.

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It is also the city of black people. It is also the city of black people. About one third of the population are About one third of the population are descandents of the slaves from descandents of the slaves from Africa. They mostly live in marginal Africa. They mostly live in marginal parts of the city like Haarlem, Bronx parts of the city like Haarlem, Bronx and Queens. It could be sometimes and Queens. It could be sometimes very dangerous to enter to one of very dangerous to enter to one of these suburbs. The other parts of NY these suburbs. The other parts of NY are Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten are Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island.Island.

areaarea 9393000 km 29393000 km 2

peoplepeople 270 mil.270 mil.

capitalcapital Washington Washington D.C.D.C.

currencycurrency American American dollardollar

September, the September, the 11th 2001 was the 11th 2001 was the black day in black day in modern American modern American history. The twin history. The twin towers of WTC towers of WTC were hit by two were hit by two planes, hijacked by planes, hijacked by Arabian terorists.Arabian terorists.

The Statue of the The Statue of the Liberty is the Liberty is the symbol of freedom. symbol of freedom. It is situated on the It is situated on the Liberty Island near Liberty Island near Manhattan. It was Manhattan. It was the gift of French the gift of French people to their people to their American friends.American friends.

Welcome to New York CityWelcome to New York City The most beautiful and attractive city The most beautiful and attractive city

of the worldof the world Hope to meet you thereHope to meet you there

Thanks for your attention and see Thanks for your attention and see you in Big Appleyou in Big Apple