Population (Estimate 2006) 2,255,175
Which country’s queen owns Queens County? None. Queens County is one of the four counties that physically make up the body of Long Island, New York, and is one of the boroughs of New York City. It is often considered to have dual personality. That’s due to its location on Long Island, which is still highly suburban; and its closeness to New York City, which is influenced by a highly urban lifestyle. Indeed, Queens is a distinct fusion of the two centers, and refuses to be separated from either of them.
The British and the Dutch colonized what is now Queens, during the 17th and 18th centuries. They named it after the then-queen consort, Catherine of Braganza, who was wife of Charles II. Queens was established to be one of the original 12 counties of the state of New York, in November of 1683. Queens County’s county seat is the Jamaica district. Queens contains more than 100 square miles, and based on the 2000 Census, around 2.2 million people. That makes it the second most populated county in metropolitan New York, and the 10th in the U.S.! With an estimated 44 percent of its residents being foreign born, Queens is home to the most diverse ethnic groups in the United States. Queens County boasts of rich fauna and flora, and scenic hills across the county. The Botanical Gardens and Wildlife Conservation Center are fabulous havens for nature lovers. Also, the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a protected treasure and alongside the JFK International Airport.
Did you know that the tallest tree in New York metropolitan is also found in Queens? It’s known as the Queens Giant, and is the oldest living thing in the area. The Queens Giant is 450-years-old and over 130 feet tall! Queens County’s economy is based on industry, trade, and tourism. The two busiest airports in the world, John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in Jamaica; and the La Guardia Airport in Flushing, are both in Queens. Large companies, such as Bulova, JetBlue and Glaceau, have built their headquarters in Queens. Currently, Queens has attracted film studios. This brings back an industry that died out in the area, during recent decades. Kaufman Studios, where several television shows are made, is located in Astoria. The western portion of Queens is considered its artistic mecca, and includes the Museum of African Art, the Noguchi Museum, the Socrates Sculpture Park, and the American Museum of the Moving Image. Parts of Queens are on the international stage and widely know for their distinctive activities that have large following all over the world. Forest Hills is known to all tennis lovers, while Ozone Park is home to some of the best horse racing. The New York Mets, a favorite of many is based in the Shea Stadium. The Botanical Gardens and the Wildlife Conservation Center are worshipped by those attached to nature and its protection. The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is an honored neighbor of the JFK International Airport. Undoubtedly, Queens County--distinct and progressive--continues to remain one of the most outstanding areas in New York State. Queens Library -- Queens College - CUNY -- Queens Borough President -- JFK Airport -- LaGuardia Airport |
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