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Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York. The Borough of Manhattan covers the same territory and the same people as the County of New York, a subdivision of the State of New York in the Northeastern United States. With a 2007 population of 1,620,867[1] living in a land area of 22.96&_160;square&_160;miles (59.47&_160; km²), New York County is the most densely populated county in the United States at 70,595 residents per square mile (27,267/km²). It is also one of the wealthiest counties in the United States, with a 2005 personal per capita income above $100,000.[2] The borough (and the county) consist of Manhattan Island, Roosevelt Island, Randall's Island, Governors Island, almost one-tenth of Ellis Island,[3] the above-water portion of Liberty Island, several much smaller islands, and Marble Hill, a small section on the mainland of New York State adjacent to The Bronx. Manhattan is a major commercial, financial, and cultural center of the United States and to some extent the world.[4][5][6] Most major radio, television, and telecommunications companies in the United States are based here, as well as many news, magazine, book, and other media publishers. Manhattan has many famous landmarks, tourist attractions, museums, and universities. It is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations. Manhattan has the largest central business district in the United States, is the site of both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and is the home to the largest number of corporate headquarters in the nation. It is indisputably the center of New York City and the New York metropolitan region, holding the seat of city government, and the largest fraction of employment, business, and recreational activities. The name Manhattan derives from the word Manna-hata, as written in the 1609 logbook of Robert Juet, an officer on Henry Hudson's yacht Halve Maen (Half Moon).[7] A 1610 map depicts the name Manahata twice, on both the west and east sides of the Mauritius River (later named the Hudson River). The word "Manhattan" has been translated as "island of many hills" from the Lenape language.[8] The Encyclopedia of New York City offers other derivations, including from the Munsee dialect of Lenape manahachtanienk ("place of general inebriation"), manahatouh ("place where timber is procured for bows and arrows"), or menatay ("island").[9] The area that is now Manhattan was long inhabited by the Lenape. In 1524, Lenape in canoes met Giovanni da Verrazzano, the first European explorer to pass New York Harbor, although he did not enter the harbor past the Narrows.[10] It was not until the voyage of Henry Hudson, an Englishman who worked for the Dutch East India Company, that the area was mapped.[11] Hudson came across Manhattan Island and the native people living there on September 11, 1609, and continued up the river that would later bear his name, the Hudson River, until he arrived at the site of present day Albany.[12]
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Dental implant enhances our smile by Webmaster master
Smile is the finest remedy and if it is healthy, then it’s even healthier. We need to have vigorous teeth for giving that striking smile. There are lots of individuals, who do not have strong teeth. Their teeth are spoiled by various types of dental ...
braces clear manhattan by Webmaster master
Having been listed as one of 'AMERICA'S TOP DENTISTS' 2005-2006, by the CRCA and been honored & recognized by the "BEST OF U.S." as well as "CAMBRIDGE WHO'S WHO" Dr. Sachar is truly the best cosmetic dentist in NYC. His mission is to provide a...
Dental implants Manhattan: Straight teeth are the way to a confident smile by Brad Taylor
Irregular teeth lessen your confidence to a great extent. So much so, that you shun the society and your circle of friends and this greatly affects your social life. If you are one of those who come under this category, then Manhattan based dental su...
Manhattan Facelift: A Beneficial Facelift Frequently Asked Questions List for Manhattan Surgical Cl by Trevor Price
For answers to your questions about plastic surgery in Manhattan, facelift procedures and where to find qualified plastic surgeons in the area, keep reading.
Why have a facelift?
A facelift is a specific procedure developed to target...
Involved in a Car Accident? Follow These Tips by Patricia Woloch
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 42,000 people were killed in auto accidents in the United States in 2005 alone. That statistic is staggering and amounts ...
Restorative dentist NYC: regain your sparkling smile by Brad Taylor
Maintaining the basic oral hygiene is important for the well being of the body. A good set of teeth can bring a beautiful smile to someone’s face. Brushing the teeth on regular basis is important to maintain the oral hygiene. But, it happens that as ...
Smile With Dentistry NYC by Brad Taylor
Dentistry is an extensive field that covers numerous dental treatments and procedures under various categories. Restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, teeth implants and many more treatments are served under the heading of dentistry. And for our ...
Smile and shine with the treatments of restorative dentistry by Brad Taylor
Any kind of defect in your teeth can affect your entire personality. In fact, it has been noticed quite a few times that people who have distorted teeth or broken tooth usually suffers from the low confidence level. However, this may in turn, can als...
Cosmetic dentistry NYC: Reason behind beautiful smile by Brad Taylor
Having healthy and perfect teeth are the demands of everybody these days. As people have now become much conscious about their personality and looks, cosmetic treatments and surgeries are attaining more popularity. Cosmetic surgeries and treatments a...
Dental implants: show off a sparkling smile by Brad Taylor
It is a common sight that although one pays a lot of attention to his physical appearance but he does not pay much attention on teeth. Life has become so hectic that one forgets to take care of his teeth. With the advent of science and technology, de...
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