Comparison and contrast of 2 big cities in the US,

If somebody is asked to enumerate the most popular cities in the United States , he would likely include New York and Los Angeles in the list . It is because among the major cities in the United States , the said two cities have driven the fascination of non-Americans for these embody what the US is for them : a country of opulence and entertainment

In terms of population , no other US city can surpass these two megacities . New York is also the most populated city in the US in 2007 housing an estimated 8 ,274

,527 New Yorkers . The population of New York 's metropolitan area is also the highest in America estimated at 18 ,815 ,988 people

Los Angeles , on the other hand , is the country 's second most populous city and metropolitan area in 2006 , having 3 ,849 ,378 Angelinos in the city proper and 17 ,755 ,322 million in the metropolitan area

These two cities also exude influence and power more than any other American city . New York is the home of the New York Stock Exchange , New York is the foremost financial center of the United States and of the whole world . It is also a leading global city , with influence encompassing the fields of commerce , finance , culture , fashion and entertainment

Meanwhile , Los Angeles is home to Hollywood , Entertainment Capital of the World ' where major American motion picture studios and recording companies are situated . It is also the centers of business international trade , culture , media , fashion , science , technology...