Los Angeles, known as "L.A." or the "City of Angels," is the most populous city in the state of California and the second-most in the United States. The city has a population of 4 million people, spanning 498 square miles. The city is so geographically vast that it is best described as a sprawling mega-city.
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The neighborhoods of Los Angeles are categorized into larger regions, including Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, East Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, the Harbor Area and the San Fernando Valley.
Los Angeles is one of the world's most important centers of culture, science, technology, international trade, and higher education, and is home to numerous world-renowned institutions in a broad range of professional and cultural fields. Moreover, the city is a leading producer of popular entertainment — such as motion pictures, television, and recorded music — which forms the base of its international fame and global status.
Culturally, Los Angeles has one of the most diverse populations of any municipality anywhere. It has the second largest percentage of foreign-born citizens of any major U.S. city, after Miami. Los Angeles has a median household income of $36,687.