| City | New York City |
| Museums | American Museum of Natural History • Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Libraries | |
| Population | Approximately 8.4 million |
| Reputation | International reputation for quality, innovation, and research |
| Education system | Primary • secondary • vocational • technical training programs |
| Top universities | Columbia University • New York University • Fordham University |
| International students | Yes |
| Cultural and historical enrichment | Yes |
