New York by Laura https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw en-us 2016-05-27 19:20:05 UTC 2025-11-15 17:37:04 UTC hello@padlet.com What and where in New York? lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112890810 New York is one of the largest cities in the world. It is situated on the Hudson River in New York State.]]> 2016-05-27 19:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112890810 What was New Amsterdam? lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112891146 A tribe of Native Americans called "Manhattan" were the firt inhabitants of the New York area. In 1626, a Duchman bought the area for 24 dollars and named it New Amsterdam.]]> 2016-05-27 19:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112891146 What other name do people use for New York? lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112891383 New York City is called "the Big Apple" because a local sports journalist used the name for the firt time in 1920s. The city began using the name in their advertising to attract tourist. ]]> 2016-05-27 19:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112891383 What are the five boroughs of the city? lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112891977 New York has five boroughs:
Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, State Island and Bronx.]]> 2016-05-27 19:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112891977 What are the famous neighbourhoods in Manhattan? lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112892311 The famous neighbourhoods in Manhattan are: Little Italy is where the first Italian immigrants lived; Chinatown is where 30% of New York's Chinese population lives; Harlem is a centre of African American culture and business.]]> 2016-05-27 19:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112892311 What is "the Subway"? lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112892714 "The Subway" is the name of the underground of New York. It is one of the largest public transport systems in the world, with more than 460 stations. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.]]> 2016-05-27 19:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112892714 What is Manhattan lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112913360 Manhattan is the economic and cultural centre of New York City. The most important places in Manhattan are: Central Park, Time Square, The Statue of Liberty and The 9/11 Memorial and Museum.]]> 2016-05-28 09:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112913360 The Statue of Liberty lauragiolito78 https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112913817 The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the USA on the 100th anniversary of the America's Independence. It is 46 metres high. In her right hand the statue is carrying a torch that symbolise light and freedom. Liberty in her left hand has got the famous "Declaration of American Independence" of the 4th July 1776.]]> 2016-05-28 09:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lauragiolito78/43i0jtukflnw/wish/112913817