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1. www.britannica.com › place › Long-Island-New-YorkLong Island | Description, Map, & Counties | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Long Island, island in the Atlantic Ocean that comprises the southeasternmost part of New York state, U.S. The island lies roughly parallel to the southern shore of Connecticut, from which it is separated to the north by Long Island Sound.

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2. www.independent.co.uk › travel › north-americaGatsby’s Long Island: From Manhattan to the Hamptons ...

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   Oct 9, 2024 · Ahead of The Great Gatsby’s 100th anniversary, Ellie Seymour travels east from Manhattan to the Hamptons to discover the places that inspired Fitzgerald.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › the-HamptonsThe Hamptons | History, New York, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · The Hamptons, an informal term used to describe the resort community located on the southern peninsula (called the South Fork) of eastern Long Island, New York. The community is traditionally described as the area to the east of the Shinnecock Canal, comprising a string of picturesque seaside towns, hamlets, and villages from Southampton to ...

4. trip101.com › article › things-to-do-in-long-island12 Best Things To Do In Long Island, New York - Updated 2024

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   Oct 22, 2024 · This large island in southeastern New York State boasts sweeping seaside panoramas, breathtaking museums, fantastic wineries, and some pretty amazing beaches to boot. There’s no shortage of things to do, see, try, and explore in this glittering gem of a destination.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › New-York-CityNew York City | Layout, Map, Economy, Culture, Facts ...

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   1 day ago · New York City, city and port located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York state, northeastern U.S. It is the largest and most influential American metropolis, encompassing Manhattan and Staten islands, the western sections of Long Island, and a small portion of the New York state mainland to the

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6. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › mapMap of the State of New York, USA - Nations Online Project

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   3 days ago · Long Island, the southeasternmost part of New York state, the island expands eastward from New York City for 190 km (119 mi), south of Long Island Sound, and more or less parallel to the southern coast of Connecticut. Situated on its western tip are New York City's boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.

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   Where is Long Island located?

   • Long Island, island in the Atlantic Ocean that comprises the southeasternmost part of New York state, U.S. The island lies roughly parallel to the southern shore of Connecticut, from which it is separated to the north by Long Island Sound. Long Island’s western end forms part of the harbour of New York City.

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   Where is New York City located?

   • New York City, city and port located at the mouth of the Hudson River, southeastern New York state, northeastern U.S. It is the largest and most influential American metropolis, encompassing Manhattan and Staten islands, the western sections of Long Island, and a small portion of the New York state mainland to the north of Manhattan.

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   Is long Island a city or a borough?

   • Long Island’s western end forms part of the harbour of New York City. The island has four counties; from west to east they are Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. Kings county is the New York City borough of Brooklyn, and Queens county is the borough of Queens.

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   How big is Long Island?

   • It is 12–20 miles (19–32 km) wide and has an area of 1,401 square miles (3,629 square km). Its eastern end is divided into two narrow peninsulas; the northern peninsula is about 25 miles (40 km) long and culminates in Orient Point, and the southern peninsula is about 40 miles (64 km) long and ends in Montauk Point, Long Island’s eastern extremity.

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   What is upstate New York?

   • Upstate New York is the rural hinterland of the New York metropolitan area, comprising all of New York State but the primate city itself. It is the backyard and orchard of the city of New York, providing the megacity with milk and dairy products, fruits (especially apples), wine, water, electricity, and a good deal of recreational areas.

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   When did Long Island become a county?

   • The county system was introduced in 1683 with the creation of Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties. During the American Revolution, Long Island was a hotbed of activity by both loyalists and patriots, and its coastal area was raided by privateers and military units.

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8. www.cia.gov › countries › united-statesUnited States - The World Factbook

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   4 days ago · Buoyed by victories in World Wars I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the US remains the world's most powerful nation state. Since the end of World War II, the economy has achieved relatively steady growth, low unemployment, and rapid advances in technology.