Manhattan: Manhattan was founded in 1624 as
New Netherland. Though it is the smallest in area, at present it is the most
important of the boroughs. It has the greatest concentration of business,
finance, and entertainment. Brooklyn:
Brooklyn was founded in 1646 as the little Dutch village of Breuckelen.
Today Brooklyn is the second largest borough in area and the most populous.
Brooklyn sometimes is called the borough of homes and churches. But it is also
an indispensable port. Almost half of New York City’s foreign trade is handled
at Brooklyn’s busy waterfront. Much of the city’s heavy industry is located in
Brooklyn. The borough is one of the largest manufacturing centers in the United
States. Queens: Queens was founded in
1645 at Vlissingen (today called Flushing). It is the largest borough in area.
Queens is one of the city’s most popular residential areas. The borough is
important because of its concentration of railroads and heavy industry in the
Long Island City area. New York City’s main airports—John F. Kennedy
International and La Guardia—are in Queens. The
Bronx: The Bronx began as Jonas Bronck’s farm in 1641. The
Bronx, the second smallest borough in area, is largely residential, although
many industries have grown up near the East and Harlem rivers.
Staten Island: Staten Island was first called Staaten
Eylandt. It began in 1661 with a village called Oude Dorp. This island borough,
in New York Bay, was formerly called Richmond. With an area of about 157 square
kilometers, its population is the smallest of those of the five boroughs. Staten
Island is growing fast; but many small homes and even some farms are still found
there. Although the island is mainly residential, many industries are grown up
in its Northern section. Now match each the name of each
borough (61 to 65)to the appropriate statement. Note :there are
two extra statements. Statements [A] It is the
location of important ,airports of New York City. [B] Its northern part is
the location of industries. [C] Almost half of the United States’ foreign
trade is dealt with in its port. [D] It is the greatest center of business,
finance and culture. [E] It has large residence but is small in area. [F]
It is famous for its largest transportation. [G] It is one of the largest
manufacturing centre in the United states. Staten Island