New York is a renowned capital of culture, art, and entertainment. It is the densest city in the United States, composed of five boroughs: Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. The city lies in the core of the New York metropolitan region, which is the world's most populated megacities. It has about 20 million inhabitants and approximately 23 million in its metro area.
New York City has been dubbed the world's cultural, financial, and media centre, considerably impacting businesses worldwide. It has also influenced the global industries in entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. It is the first preference for documentarians who wish to photograph the picturesque New York streets.
Known for stirring political and social debates worldwide, New York houses the headquarters of the United Nations, making it a significant hub which controls international diplomacy. The city and its surrounding metropolitan region serve as the primary entry point for legal immigrants to the United States.