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ManhattanManhattan is the most densely populated and  is the most densely populated and smallest in area of the five boroughs of New smallest in area of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River.Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River.

New York County is the most densely populated New York County is the most densely populated county in the United States, and one of the county in the United States, and one of the most densely populated areas in the worldmost densely populated areas in the world

Manhattan is a major commercial, economic, Manhattan is a major commercial, economic, and cultural center of the United States.and cultural center of the United States.

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Midtown Manhattan includes the main Midtown Manhattan includes the main hotels ,shops theatres and prestige hotels ,shops theatres and prestige buildings.buildings.

Down town Manhattan includes the Down town Manhattan includes the financial and banking district and until financial and banking district and until 1111thth September it also included the Twin September it also included the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.Towers of the World Trade Center.

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

IS REALLY COPPER BUT

THE SALT WATER FROM

THE OCEAN MADE IT GREEN.

Satellite Photo - Satellite Photo - Lower ManhattanLower Manhattan

WTC

ManhattanManhattanPrior to AttackPrior to Attack

AA Flight 11

Boston to LAX Hit the North Tower at 8:45 AM

United Flight 175

Boston to LAXHit the South Tower at 9:03 AM

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

High cost of land High cost of land – In the central – In the central areas , especially in the CBD districts areas , especially in the CBD districts of middle and downtown Manhattan , of middle and downtown Manhattan , which led to a large development . The which led to a large development . The only firms which can locate are the only firms which can locate are the large banks and the oil-corporations .large banks and the oil-corporations .

The Empire State Building The Empire State Building

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

Urban Decay Urban Decay – The Inner city – The Inner city housing were built as in Britain housing were built as in Britain . Some of the worst areas . Some of the worst areas such as “gettos” with few such as “gettos” with few properties having modern properties having modern amenities.Most people rented amenities.Most people rented their homes and many coudnt their homes and many coudnt afford to pay the high rent . afford to pay the high rent . They experienced They experienced overcrowding.overcrowding.

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

ImmigrantsImmigrants – They always welcome large – They always welcome large numbers of immigrants but not able to afford numbers of immigrants but not able to afford equal opportunities.equal opportunities.

Immigrants and poor families who cannot find Immigrants and poor families who cannot find work or only earn low wages may find work or only earn low wages may find themselves trapped in the so called vicious themselves trapped in the so called vicious circle of poverty.circle of poverty.

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

Traffic congestion Traffic congestion – Each night 75 percent – Each night 75 percent of people travel through public transport . of people travel through public transport . Even though they travel the roads become Even though they travel the roads become blocked with cars , busses and yellow taxis .blocked with cars , busses and yellow taxis .

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

UnemploymentUnemployment – In New York one in seven – In New York one in seven workforce were unemployed . workforce were unemployed . Unemployment was mainly due to the Unemployment was mainly due to the decline in the port industries and clothing decline in the port industries and clothing industry.industry.

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

CrimeCrime – Crime has become arguably , the – Crime has become arguably , the greatest problem . Street violence , subway , greatest problem . Street violence , subway , muggings , drug related crimes and murder muggings , drug related crimes and murder has turned certain parts of Manhattan into has turned certain parts of Manhattan into “no-go” areas . “no-go” areas .

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

PollutionPollution – New York has a severe refuse – New York has a severe refuse collection and disposal problem . Vehicles collection and disposal problem . Vehicles cause air and noise pollution . cause air and noise pollution .

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

Water supply Water supply – Water has to be pumped a – Water has to be pumped a distance of almost 200km .distance of almost 200km .

Problems resulting from the Problems resulting from the growth of New York growth of New York

ClimateClimate – New York becomes very hot in – New York becomes very hot in summer that many of the more wealthy summer that many of the more wealthy residents have a second home in order to residents have a second home in order to escape from the high temperatures and escape from the high temperatures and humidity .humidity .