The Big Lights of a Small Island: Why Manhattan Became the Heart of New York. PHOTO EXCURSION

An acquaintance who has lived in the United States for seven years confidently told me that the United States is Manhattan. And the rest of the states depend on this tiny island for life. Of course, his statement is too pretentious, however, there is still some truth in these words.

Now it is hard to believe, but once, before the arrival of Europeans, Manhattan was inhabited by the Delaware Indians (Lenape) from the Algonquin group. By the way, in one of the Algonquian languages ​​Manhattan sounded like "manna-khata" and meant "hilly island" or "small island".

Manhattan is truly the heart of not only New York, but the whole country. You can also hear that Manhattan is rightfully the center of the world. The area of ​​the famous island is small - only about 60 square kilometers. It is one of the smallest counties in the United States. At the same time, the population density is the highest - almost 26 thousand people per square kilometer. Manhattan has a population of over 1,600 million.

It's impossible not to love Manhattan. For tourists it is the symbol of the United States. And everyone considers it their duty to be photographed in Times Square and other significant places on the island.

Including against the background of stylized "statues of liberty".

Manhattan is a special, incomparable energy.

Manhattan is dizzying heights. From these heights the head is spinning and the hat flies.

Manhattan can go crazy.

Did you know that Manhattan is not only the offices of famous companies. Ordinary people live in Manhattan, not all of them are rich. Many of them lead a modest, sometimes measured way of life.

In addition, everyone can have a good rest in Manhattan, leaving in their memory the most pleasant memories. For this, the island has the largest in the United States and the most famous in the world, Central Park.

The park is located between 59th and 110th Streets and Eighth Avenue. The park is almost 4 kilometers long, 800 meters wide, and its area is about three and a half square kilometers. The park is visited by 25 million people a year. This is one of the most famous places in the world.

While relaxing in Central Park, feel free to be surrounded by skyscrapers.

Someone thinks that Manhattan is worth looking at only in daylight, because it dims at night. Of course, you will not see the magical Moscow illumination here. However, with the onset of dusk, Manhattan takes on a special charm. Peace envelops Manhattan, a small island resting to prepare for a hot new day.

And yet Manhattan at night is indescribably attractive.

But such Manhattan, for sure, few have seen.

Enjoy!