With a population of about 3.8 million in the city and 12.9 million in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States to New York City.  Los Angeles is a major international city, being one of the world’s centers for business, trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education.  The city is home to a number of professional and cultural fields and has one of the most substantial economic engines in the nation.

Los Angeles is also especially well known for its excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities and highly active lifestyles.  Some of the major landmarks in Los Angeles include the Hollywood sign, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Bowl, the Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Stapes Center, and Dodger Stadium.  Los Angeles also has a hot nightlife in places such as downtown Los Angeles, Silver Lake, Hollywood, and West Hollywood, which is home to the world-famous Sunset Strip.  Some of the popular shopping districts in Los Angeles include the Hollywood and Highland complex, the Beverly Center, Melrose Avenue, and The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center.

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