Brooklyn
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Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is New York City's most populous borough with 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second most densely populated county in the United States, after New York County (Manhattan). Brooklyn was an independent city until its consolidation with New York City in 1898, and continues to maintain a distinct culture, independent art scene, and unique architectural heritage. Many Brooklyn neighborhoods are ethnic enclaves where particular ethnic groups and cultures predominate.
Brooklyn contains hundreds of distinct neighborhoods, representing many of the major ethnic groups found within the New York City area. The borough is home to a large African-American community. Bedford Stuyvesant is home to one of the most famous African-American communities in the city. It is a hub for African-American culture, often referenced in hip hop and African-American arts. Brooklyn's African-American and Caribbean communities are spread throughout much of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn is also home to many Russians, who are mainly concentrated in community of Brighton Beach and surrounding communities. Brighton Beach features many Russian businesses. Because of the large Russian community, it has been nicknamed "Little Odessa."
Bushwick is the largest hub of Brooklyn's Hispanic-American community. With around 80% of Bushwick's population being Hispanic, it is a Hispanic cultural stronghold in New York City. Many businesses in the neighborhood reflect Bushwick's strong Hispanic presence. Sunset Park also has a significant number of Hispanics, with 42% of the demographics belonging to Hispanics.
Italian-Americans are mainly concentrated in the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bensonhurst, where there are many Italian restaurants and pizzerias.
Chinese-Americans are scattered throughout the southern parts of Brooklyn, but largely concentrated in Sunset Park along 8th avenue, which is known for Chinese culture and also known as Brooklyn's Chinatown. Many Chinese restaurants can be found throughout Sunset Park, and the area hosts a popular Chinese New Year celebration. Currently Sunset Park still carries Brooklyn's Chinese population, however the Chinese population in recent years have been spreading more rapidly in other parts of the southern parts of Brooklyn than in Sunset Park, especially in Bensonhurst and could soon replace Sunset Park as having Brooklyn's largest Chinese population.
Orthodox Jews and Hasidic Jews are largely concentrated in Borough Park, where there are many yeshivas, synagogues, and kosher delicatessens, as well as other Jewish businesses. Other notable Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish neighborhoods are in Flatbush, Williamsburg and Crown Heights.
Brooklyn's Irish can be found throughout Brooklyn, in low to moderate concentrations in the neighborhoods of Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, and Vinegar Hill. Brooklyn's Polish are largely concentrated in Greenpoint, which is home to Little Poland.
Brooklyn's Arab can be found in the Southwest portion of Brooklyn. Especially in the neighborhood of Northern Bay Ridge, where there are many Middle Eastern restaurants, hookah lounges, and mosques.
