Queens, located in New York City, is one of the five boroughs alongside Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island. It boasts the largest land size and is the second-largest borough in terms of population. Bordered by Brooklyn to the south and Long Island to the east, Queens shares waterway boundaries with Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx. It is connected to other boroughs and Roosevelt Island through various bridges and tunnels.

With a comprehensive transportation system, residents and commuters have access to 12 New York City Subway routes, serving 81 stations within Queens. The Long Island Rail Road, numerous bus lines, and the New York Water Taxi also operate in the borough. Queens is renowned for its two major airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport.

Sports enthusiasts frequent Citi Field for New York Mets games and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the U.S. Open. Aqueduct Racetrack draws horse racing fans. Landmarks and attractions include Flushing Meadows Corona Park, notable for the iconic Unisphere sculpture from the 1964 World’s Fair, and the Queens Museum, featuring the expansive “Panorama” model of New York City.

Queens stands out as one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse places in the United States. Its diverse housing options range from high-rise apartment complexes to suburban neighborhoods. The borough also offers a vibrant dining and nightlife scene across various ethnic enclaves and historic districts.”

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