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This is a view of New York City from the roof tops of Browery in Brooklyn. As the most populous city in the United States, and as the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, considered one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas, New York is the most populous city in the country. As a worldwide hub for commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, New York has a significant influence on global business. As home to the United Nations headquarters, New York is an important center for international affairs and is widely regarded as one of the world's cultural capitals. In addition, the city is often referred to as New York City, or even just the City of New York, in order to distinguish it from the state of New York, in which it is located.