Los Angeles - commonly known as the "City of Angels", often uses the abbreviation L.A. Los Angeles - the 2nd city in the US by the number of residents after New York. The population is more than 4 million. The population of the Greater Los Angeles, which extends for almost 500 square miles, exceeds 17.7 million people.
Los Angeles is a city of worldwide proportions. The strongest economy is based on international trade, entertainment, manufacturing and tourism. In addition, an important role belongs to the financial and telecommunications sector of the economy, medicine, transport and jurisprudence. Port of Los Angeles is the 5th in the world in terms of congestion, and the economy is 3rd in the US and 8th in the world.
However, it is obvious that Hollywood and the entertainment industry have brought world fame to the city. In addition to Hollywood, the global filmmaking center, Los Angeles has other media business. The most important of which: the production of television product, computer games and sound recording. All this allows us to reasonably call Los Angeles "the world capital of entertainment."
Currently, Los Angeles is a multinational metropolis. At present, the number of whites is 48%, of which 29% are not Hispanic. The remaining groups: African Americans - 11%, 10.5% - Americans of Asian descent, more than 25% of other races. In general, almost half of the population (47%) are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The Hollywood Sign is the world-famous Hollywood and American film industry symbol located on Mount Lee Mountain.
The Griffith Observatory was opened in 1935 and has since been a significant landmark in Los Angeles. The observatory is located on the territory of Griffith Park on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is a state-of-the-art building with innovative high-tech design, a venue for symphony concerts and a variety of performances.
Chinatown Los Angeles Chinese district, located north of downtown, with many shops and restaurants. It is especially interesting to visit Chinatown during numerous festive events.
Kodak Theater Theater, located on Hollywood Boulevard. It is the venue for the annual Oscar award.
Getty Center
the famous museum complex located in Brentwood in the west of Los Angeles. In the center are exhibited a variety of art exhibits. From the height of the museum you can see a beautiful view of the city.
Stadium "Memorial Coliseum"
The only stadium in the world that hosted the 2 Olympiads (1932 and 1984).
Los Angeles Museum of Art
one of the world's largest art museums, which annually hosts over one million visitors.
Olvera Street
a colorful street located in the center of the historic district, known for many years, like El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles. This is the oldest part of Los Angeles, which is now called the Los Angeles Plaza Historic District.
Venice
a district in the west of Los Angeles, famous for its beaches, piers, water channels, recreational areas, street artists and sports grounds. Venice of Los Angeles is one of the brightest and most festive areas of the city.
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