| Country | United States of America (USA) |
| Population | approx. 8.3 million (city), 20 million (metropolitan area) |
| Language | English (+ 800 other languages) |
| Currency | US Dollar ($) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) — 6 hours behind Germany |
| Electricity | 120V, Type A/B — Adapter required! |
| Drinking Water | Tap water drinkable (New York's water is famously good) |
| Phone Code | +1 (New York: 212, 646, 917, 718, 347) |
| Visa | ESTA required (online, $21, min. 72h before departure) |
| Tip | 15–20% in restaurants — mandatory, not optional! |
| Area | 783 km² (5 Boroughs) |
