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Union City
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 67,088, living on a land area of 3.28 square kilometers. It is the most densely populated city in the United States, with a density of 52,977.8 per square mile. The area of what is today Union City was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans, but was later settled by the Germans in 1851, which moved across the Hudson River from New York in search of affordable land and open space. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, German Americans and Dutch dominated the area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square kilometers. All of it is land and none of it is covered by water. It meets with Jersey City and North Bergen at a single point. In the city the population was spread out with 25.3 percent under the age of 18, 11.0 percent from 18 to 24, 34.3 percent from 25 to 44, 19.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 10.0 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.
The city is only two miles from New York City via the Lincoln Tunnel, one mile to the New Jersey Turnpike, 4 miles from the Garden State Parkway, and is situated at the junction of Route 495, Route 3, and U.S. Route 1/9. Union City Board of Education operates public schools in Union City. UCBoE is an Abbott District. The city’s north worthy landmarks are Saint Michael’s Monastery & Church, Park Performing Arts Center, Roosevelt Stadium, Emerson High School, 15th Street Library and Celia Cruz Park.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Union City enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers. A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Union City is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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