New York City Facts Quiz

Study Notes

New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
The first capital of the United States of America was located in New York City before it was moved to Washington D.C. in 1790.
New York City is home to over 8.5 million people and has the most millionaires in the world.
New York City has the highest rent prices in the United States.
New York City is the birthplace of the English Muffin, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, pasta primavera and eggs benedict.
Central Park is the most filmed location in the world and is home to over 275 different species of birds.
New York is a big city with a lot of history
There are a lot of famous places in New York, including the Statue of Liberty and the Federal Reserve Bank
New York has a lot of laws that are strange, such as it is a crime to pass wind in a church
New York is a great city to live in, with a lot of things to do and see
There are a variety of myths and facts about New York City that are either true or false.
Some of the more popular myths include the fact that the city is green, that it has a secret train platform, and that tattooing was banned between 1961 and 1997.
Other interesting facts about New York City include the fact that it is the coffee capital of the United States, that it has the largest stock exchange, and that it has a large Jewish population.
New York City receives an estimated $120 million in revenue from parking tickets each year
Hot dog stands in Central Park can cost up to $289,000 to operate
There are fake buildings in the city for subway ventilation and maintenance
The Statue of Liberty is not naturally green -it is copper in colour -and it took authorities 10 years to convince the public that the statue was safe to view
In 1970, the New York Harbor froze over
It takes 75,000 trees to print a Sunday edition of the New York Times
Musicians who perform in the NYC Subway system go through a competitive audition process
It is illegal to honk your horn in New York City unless it is an emergency
The Central Park Mall is the only straight path in the park

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Test your knowledge about the interesting and quirky facts of New York City with this quiz. From historical trivia to fun facts about the city's landmarks, discover how much you know about the Big Apple.