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Located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of New York, New York City is the most populous city in the U.S. and one of the world's centers of finance, culture, arts and media. The metropolis, which consists of five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, is home to world-renowned landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, and the Broadway Theater Complex, and attracts tens of millions of tourists every year. As the location of the United Nations headquarters, New York is not only the economic hub of the United States (where Wall Street is located), but also a multicultural melting pot, gathering immigrants from more than 190 countries and regions around the world, forming a unique international atmosphere. With a metropolitan area population of over 20 million, it is one of the most influential cities in the world and continues to set global trends in business, fashion, technology and other areas.
Hormigueros (Spanish: Hormigueros) is a small city in the southwestern part of the Autonomous State of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Sea, with an area of about 29 square kilometers and a population of about 17,000 people. The city was founded in 1874 and derives its name from the Spanish word "hormiga" (ant), which was derived from the large number of ants' nests in the area in the early days.
Located on the coastal plain of Puerto Rico, Hormigueros is known for the religious shrine of Montaña Santa, with its 17th-century Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat, an important pilgrimage center on the island. The economy is based on agriculture, with sugarcane, coffee and tropical fruits, and light industry based on the industrial and commercial radiation of the neighboring city of Mayagüez.
Tourists can visit the neo-Gothic church of Hormigueros, sample traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, and enjoy easy access to the major cities of Ponce and Mayagüez via Highway 2. Its peaceful countryside and religious history make it a distinctive destination for experiencing Puerto Rico's indigenous culture.