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Manhattan

Place Type
borough
Description
Located between Hudson River and New York Bay. Manhattan comprises Manhattan Island, several smaller islands, and a small section of the mainland; it is one of the five boroughs that form the City of New York. The borough is coextensive with New York County. Is a hub of commerce and entertainment for the city; famed for its skyline of skyscrapers.
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Thesaurus of Geographic Names (TGN)

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