Queens, Borough in New York City, United States
Queens covers the largest geographical area among New York City's boroughs, stretching from the East River to Nassau County on Long Island.
The area received its name in 1683 to honor Catherine of Braganza, the Portuguese queen consort of King Charles II of England.
The borough contains residents from 138 different nations speaking over 170 languages, forming distinct ethnic communities throughout its neighborhoods.
The region connects to Manhattan through multiple subway lines, with the 7 train running through neighborhoods like Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Flushing.
Queens maintains two professional sports venues: Citi Field baseball stadium and the USTA National Tennis Center, where the US Open tournament occurs.
Location: New York City
Inception: 1683
Shares border with: Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan
Website: http://queensbp.org
GPS coordinates: 40.70417,-73.91778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
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