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Los Angeles
is located in Southern California on the Pacific Coast.
This City of Angels was established by the Spaniards
1781. Los Angeles was merely a ranch town when the US
appropriated it from Mexico in 1846 - But by the 20th
century the film industry shone a spotlight on L.A.
The city of 3.5 million sprawls across 467 square miles
of desert basin, mountain canyons, and coastal beaches.
If there was one word to describe Los Angles it would
have to be diverse; for diversity is not only a
characteristic of Los Angeles' geography, but it also
describes the approximate 11 million people who call it
home. The largest population of Pacific Islanders in the
nation lives here, as well as the world's third-largest
Hispanic population. Los Angeles is home to people from
over 140 countries speaking 96 different languages.
Attractions in this city are numerous and varied. There
are more than 2,000 museums, galleries, theaters and
other attractions in Los Angeles. Los Angeles features
itself as a great hostess providing its visitors with
activities such as museums, beaches, restaurants,
performing arts, people watching and sports. The Mann's
Chinese Theater provides for an interesting outing,
while Rodeo Drive showcases the latest trends. No matter
where you travel in the Los Angeles area, there's
something exciting to do or see The Los Angeles area
also features dozens of annual events, from parades, to
sporting meets to festivals. Los Angeles has drawn the
attention of people from all over the US and the world,
making it the entertainment capitol of the world. L.A.
has not only played a major role in the development of
television, music, fashion and art, but it has also been
a central figure in creating a diverse center of pop and
traditional culture.
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