Manhattan

Manhattan is a borough of New York City, USA, coterminous with New York County. Although its population of 1.6 million is only third largest of the five boroughs (after Brooklyn and Queens), it is the most densely populated county in the United States.[1] The Island of Manhattan is the largest section of the borough (and county), which also includes numerous smaller islands.

Manhattan is the borough that some tourists most closely associate with New York City. A commercial, financial, and cultural center of the world, Manhattan has many famous landmarks, tourist attractions, museums and universities. It is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations and the seat of city government.

Historically, its commercial streets have been characterized by thousands of unique and diverse shops, though a more recent influx of national chains has caused it to increasingly resemble other American cities and suburbs at a higher density.

Manhattan has the largest central business district in the United States and is the site of most of the city's corporate headquarters, as well as both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.