New York City is no doubt the world’s largest and most populous cities. It is capital to the world government, the United Nations. It also hosts head offices of some of the most profitable multinationals on planet earth such as IBM Computer Company, Citigroup and McCann Erickson Group.

Administering New York City is one of the most difficult things to do. It is more than just putting together a superb infrastructure as already exists. It is about uniting the people from the various historical backgrounds, the races and the visitors.

The early city planners considered exploring the 5 boroughs of New York City as a unique model to bring the people together. The zoning of NYC has not balkanized the city, instead it has strengthened the social relationships making it the most cohesive cosmopolitan city.

Now, when exploring the 5 Boroughs of New York City, this is what you expect to see:

Brooklyn: This is considered the city of the immigrants. It is the last born of the city because it came to the fold the NYC in 1898. It is also the most populous with more than 2.5 million people.

Manhattan: This is the financial city of the NYC. It has all the big names in business including the UN headquarters. The popular places such as Madison square garden and the Central park are in this borough.

Queens: This is second to Brooklyn in population size at 2.2. million but has the greatest racial diversity. It has all the three major airports of JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. It also plays host to USA open tennis tournament.

The Bronx: This is in the most Northern part of NYC and is part of the mainland. It has the largest cooperative housing scheme.

Staten Island: If you want to have a good view of the State of Liberty, then you visit this Island.

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