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Located on the east coast of the United States, New York is a wondrous metropolis and the self proclaimed capital of the world. Answer these questions and learn a bit more about a city that is now known as much for a vibrant and energetic population mix as for its soaring buildings.

1.- Why is New York called the Big Apple?

2.- What is the origin of its name?

3.- Who was the president of the USA when New York was declared the first capital of the nation?

4. What was the population of New York in 2013?

5. How many people speak a language other than English?

6. New York is divided in five different boroughs. What are their names?

7. Why did France give the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.A.?

8. What“s the name of the island next to the Statue of Liberty and what is it famous for?

9.- What happened to the Zero Zone and when?

10.- What's the name of the Cathedral in New York? Where is it? Is it Protestant or Catholic?

11.- What's the name of the famous street with theatres? And the famous square full of lights and a lively night atmosphere?

12.- Central Park is the park where people from New York go to enjoy Nature. Apart from Nature, what can you find in the park?

THE BIG TASK: Plan your visit to New York. Imagine you have only two days to make a tour. Decide which place you“d like to visit and write some lines about each of them. Include at least one museum , a skyscrapper, an important store and one important building.