Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island (/'stætən ˈaɪlənd/) is one of the five boroughs of New York City, in the U.S. state of New York. In the southwest of the city, Staten Island is the southernmost part of both the city and state of New York, with Conference House Park at the southern tip of the island and the state.
Etymology
The name Staten Island is derived from the Dutch name "Staaten Eylandt", which was named in honor of the Dutch parliament, known as the "Staten-Generaal". The English name was given after the British took control of the island in 1664.
Related Terms
- Boroughs: A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
- New York City: The most populous city in the United States, New York City is known for its status as a global center of finance, media, culture, and entertainment.
- New York: A state in the northeastern U.S., known for New York City and towering Niagara Falls.
- Conference House Park: A park located at the southern tip of Staten Island, named after the historic Conference House within its bounds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Staten Island
- Wikipedia's article - Staten Island
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