Tourist and travel guide of Los Angeles

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Free Guide of Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the most populous and extended city of the state of California and the second in the U.S. in number of people. Call so abbreviated L. A., has an estimated population of 3,792,621 in 2009 and an area of 1,214.9 km ² . The Los Angeles metropolitan area, concentrated in five counties, has an estimated population of nearly 18 million habitantes. Los Angeles is the county seat of county namesake and its inhabitants are known as "Angelinos". Founded in 1781 by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de los Angeles de Portiuncula. In 1821 became part of Mexico after its independence from Spain, and later the United States in 1848 after the U.S. intervention in Mexico. It was incorporated as a city on April 4, 1850-five months before California gained its statehood. One of the main cultural, economic, scientific and entertainment world. The city hosted two Olympics (1932 and 1984), as well as Miss Universe 1990 and Miss Universe 2006, and is home to many cultural and scientific institutions.

In Los Angeles you can visit places like Kodak Theatre, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Venice Boardwalk or Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is seen as the home of the celebrity world in America. Full of its �Hollywood� history from not only the famous sign but also the movie companies that have made their home there it is also where many movie and television stars can be seen. A city of many cultures it has its influences in not only the Latino feel of Mexico but also many other cultures. Famous for its diverse and unrestricted ways it�s one of the most famous of America�s cities having a mystique and elegance that makes it a dream destination for many. The heart of the movie world�s history it will always be films spiritual home.