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Boston, Massachusetts. Currently one of the hottest relocation Cities.
History
Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England. Its early European settlers first called the area Trimountaine, but later renamed the town after Boston in England, home to several prominent colonists. Bostonis home to the American Revolution. The Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and several early battles occurred in or near the city, including the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston. During this period, Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride. After the Revolution, Boston became one of the world's wealthiest international trading ports because it was the closest major American port to Europe. During this era, descendants of old Boston families became regarded as the nation's social and cultural elites; they were later dubbed the Boston Brahmins. In 1822, Boston was chartered as a city. In the early twenty-first century the city has become an intellectual, technological, and political center.
Government
The mayor of Boston is elected to a four-year term, with the city council elected every two years. The president of the city council is elected by the city councilors and the school committee is appointed by the mayor. Boston’s State House, built in 1795 by Charles Bulfinch features a large gold dome, visible from the Boston Common which is overlooks. The State House located on Beacon Hill houses the offices of both the Massachusetts State Governor and the Mayor.
Economy
Boston is home to prestigious universities including Harvard University, the nation’s first college. These schools have a major impact on the city and region's economy. Not only are they major employers, but they also attract high-tech and biotechnology companies. According to a report by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, students enrolled at Boston's colleges and universities contribute $4.8 billion to the local economy every year. Tourism is another large contributor to the economy; in 2004 tourists spent $7.9 billion making it one of the USA's most popular destinations. The port of Boston is a major seaport and the oldest continuously operated industry and fishing port in the Western Hemisphere.
Education
Harvard University, located in Cambridge was Americas first University, next door to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts University. The three are some of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the world. There are over 250,000 students attending college in Boston and Cambridge.
Culture
English, as spoken in Boston is known as Boston English, a dialect of the Eastern New England accent.
New Englanders have a passion for seafood, the best known dishes are probably Clam Chowder, lobsters, steamed clams and fried clams. Chinatown has a variety of Asian restaurants. The North End is most famous for its Italian restaurants and is home to many of Boston's Italian-American residents. Immigrant Irish-Americans are a major influence on the local political and religious institutions.
The theater District south of Boston Common contains a number of well known theatres including The Oprah House and The Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Take a stroll down Landsdowne Street to visit many of the nightclubs and concert venues where local bands can be seen performing most nights. Museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute for Contemporary Art, and the National Museum of Afro-American Art. There are also many privately owned art galleries located on Newbury Street, Boston’s home of designer boutiques and a diverse array of cafes and restaurants.
The Theater District, south of Boston Common, contains a number of theatres, including The Oprah House, The Orpheum Theater, and The Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Local bands and National touring performers can be seen on any given night in any of Boston’s famous nightclubs and concert venues located on Landsdowne Street, located behind Fenway Park.
Fenway Park, one of the nation’s oldest baseball parks, is home to the Boston Red Sox. The TD Bank North Garden is home to the Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins, and in suburban Foxboro, the New England Patriots can be seen playing at Gillette Stadium. Boston’s residents have very strong-rooted passion for their home teams, as they are an important element of Boston’s culture and history.
Population
The population estimate of 2006 was 596,638, with a density of 12,166 people per square mile (4,697/km²). Of major US cities, only New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago have a greater population density. According to the 2000 census, the racial makeup of the city was 49% Non-Hispanic White, 24% African-American or Black, 8% Asian-American, 1% Native American, 3% from other races, and 3% from two or more races. 14% of the population was Hispanic or Latino who can be of any race. Totaling 15.8% of the population. people of Irish descent form the largest single white ethnic group in the city, Italians also form a significant segment, accounting for 8.3%.
Climate
Boston is famous for its continental climate - very common in New England. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are cold, windy and snowy. It has been known to snow in May and October, but this is rare. The city averages about 42 in (108 cm) of rainfall a year. It also averages the same amount of snowfall a year, although this increases dramatically further inland away from the city. Massachusetts' geographic location's jutting out into the North Atlantic also makes the city very prone to Nor'easter weather systems that can produce much snow and rain. Fog is prevalent, particularly in spring and early summer, and the occasional tropical storm or hurricane can threaten the region, especially in early autumn.
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