The Five Boroughs of New York City

New York City is made of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Where It Fits

Each borough is part of New York City but has its own neighborhoods and history. Manhattan is known for skyscrapers, Central Park, and many offices.

Why People Visit or Study It

Brooklyn and Queens are very large and full of many languages and cultures. The Bronx and Staten Island add parks, homes, museums, and waterfronts to the city.

Fun Facts

• Each borough is part of New York City but has its own neighborhoods and history.
• Manhattan is known for skyscrapers, Central Park, and many offices.
• Brooklyn and Queens are very large and full of many languages and cultures.
• The Bronx and Staten Island add parks, homes, museums, and waterfronts to the city.

Did You Know?

Historians and learners study five boroughs by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.