A New York Minute - Countless numbers of impressions br br The most populous city in the United States is gigantic in every respect - its size, its diversity and its importance as an economic, media and power center make NYC to one of the most fascinating cities in the world whose interest every child knows. The cosmopolitan city is a melting pot of cultures and consists of the five boroughs Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Iceland. The famous skyline, a mixture of classic and modern, promises endless urban adventures.