Brooklyn, New York, is New York City’s most populous borough and home to nearly 2.6 million residents. It is home to as many as 200 different languages and an almost 40% foreign-born population. The borough's parks and museums are world-class, the neighborhoods' architecture second to none, and the people are committed to One Brooklyn.
New York is in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the U.S. It spans more than 54,500 square miles, making it the 27th largest state. More than 20 million people live in New York, making it the fourth-most populous state. It shares borders with New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont and a maritime border with Rhode Island.