New York City, USA
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Population 21,500,000 (UA)
History
New York was inhabited by various tribes of Algonquian and Iroquoian speaking Native Americans at the time Dutch settlers moved into the region in the early 17th century. In 1609, the region was first claimed by Henry Hudson for the Dutch. The British took over the colony by annexation in 1664.
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New York City, with a population of over 8.1 million, is the most populous city in the United States. Alone, it makes up over 40 percent of the population of New York state. It is known for its status as a center for finance and culture and for its status as the largest gateway for immigration to the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, New York City is also a destination of choice for many foreign visitors.
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Pray for more workers who are focused on immigrant unreached peoples in the New York area.
Pray for salvation and discipling among the Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist immigrants in the Metro area.
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