Los Angeles
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Angeles is located in Southern California on the Pacific Coast. This
City of Angels was established by the Spaniards 1781. Los Angeles was
merely a ranch town when the US appropriated it from Mexico in 1846 -
But by the 20th century the film industry shone a spotlight on L.A.
The city of 3.5 million sprawls across 467 square miles of desert basin,
mountain canyons, and coastal beaches. If there was one word to describe
Los Angles it would have to be diverse; for diversity is not only a
characteristic of Los Angeles' geography, but it also describes the
approximate 11 million people who call it home. The largest population
of Pacific Islanders in the nation lives here, as well as the world's
third-largest Hispanic population. Los Angeles is home to people from
over 140 countries speaking 96 different languages.
Attractions in this city are numerous and varied. There are more than
2,000 museums, galleries, theaters and other attractions in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles features itself as a great hostess providing its visitors
with activities such as museums, beaches, restaurants, performing arts,
people watching and sports. The Mann's Chinese Theater provides for an
interesting outing, while Rodeo Drive showcases the latest trends. No
matter where you travel in the Los Angeles area, there's something
exciting to do or see The Los Angeles area also features dozens of
annual events, from parades, to sporting meets to festivals. Los Angeles
has drawn the attention of people from all over the US and the world,
making it the entertainment capitol of the world. L.A. has not only
played a major role in the development of television, music, fashion and
art, but it has also been a central figure in creating a diverse center
of pop and traditional culture.
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