Los Angeles, the largest city of California, is located on a hilly coastal plain in the southern part of the United States of America. The city sprawls over an area of 1,291 square kilometres. The southern and western boundaries of the city are washed by the Pacific Ocean. In the north, the city is protected by the Santa Monica Mountains, while in the east it is bounded by the San Gabriel Mountains.
Life in Los Angeles began with the settlement of the ...
About Los Angeles-US
Los Angeles, the largest city of California, is located on a hilly coastal plain in the southern part of the United States of America. The city sprawls over an area of 1,291 square kilometres. The southern and western boundaries of the city are washed by the Pacific Ocean. In the north, the city is protected by the Santa Monica Mountains, while in the east it is bounded by the San Gabriel Mountains.
Life in Los Angeles began with the settlement of the Tongva and Chumash Native American tribes in the coastal area, some thousands of years ago. In 1542, Captain Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European arrived in Southern California for establishing the Spanish Empire, however, he did not establish any settlement. Later, on 2 August 1769, Gaspar de Portolà and Juan Crespí reached the present site of Los Angeles.
On 4 September 1781, 44 settlers, known as Los Pobladores, established a permanent colonial settlement and named it El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Porciúncula. The presidio and town was constructed on the orders of King Carlos III of Spain. The city was constructed inland on the river Río Porciúncula, in a traditional Spanish style. The Spanish Empire came to an end in 1821 and the pueblo remained a part of Mexico.
Los Angeles Alta was declared as the regional capital of California during the reign of Mexican ruler, Governor Pío Pico. Later, the Mexican–American War in 1846 led to the decline of the Mexican rule. The Treaty of Cahuenga, which was signed on 13 January 1847, ended the phase of the Mexican-American War in California. With the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on 2 February 1848, California came under the rule of the US and all the wars ended.
Post war, Los Angeles emerged as an urban city, which is now inhabited by around 4,074,011 people, which makes it the most populous city in California and the second most populous city of United States. Inhabitants of the city are often referred to as Angelenos and hence, the city is nicknamed as City of Angels. Ranked as the third richest city and fifth most powerful city in the world, Los Angeles is one of the most significant economy generators within the US.
Los Angeles has a multi-ethnic population, with people of various religions like Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism residing in the city. With innumerable artists, writers, filmmakers, actors and other creative people living in the city, Los Angeles is often called the Creative Capital of the World.
Home to Hollywood, the city is also known as the Entertainment Capital of the World. With prestigious universities like the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles is a global centre of education.
The best time to visit Los Angeles is during the summer months, when the climate is favourable. Spring and autumn are also ideal for planning a trip to the city.
