1. Linguistic Diversity: Over 800 languages are spoken in NYC, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
2. Original Name: The city was originally named New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch colony in the 17th century.
3. Subway System: The NYC subway has 472 stations, the highest number of any transit system in the world.
4. Central Park's Size: Central Park is larger than the country of Monaco, covering 843 acres.
5. Most Skyscrapers: NYC has over 6,000 high-rise buildings, more than any other city in the world.
6. Birth of Pizzerias: The first American pizzeria, Lombardi's, opened in Little Italy in 1905.
7. Statue of Liberty: Gifted by France in 1886, the statue arrived in 350 separate pieces across 214 crates.
8. Huge Commuter Population: The population density changes by over 3 million people daily due to commuters, according to newyorktopphoto on Facebook.
9. First Capital: New York City was the first capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790.
10. Global Economic Impact: If New York City were a country, its economy would rank among the top 15 in the world, say visitnewyorkcity on Facebook. 

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