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| name = Staten Island<br />
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| nickname = The Forgotten Borough<br />
| map_caption = Location of Staten Island in New York City<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|40.5795|N|74.1502|W|region:US-NY_type:city}}<br />
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| subdivision_name = [[United States]]<br />
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| subdivision_name1 = [[New York (state)|New York]]<br />
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| subdivision_name2 = [[New York City]]<br />
| area_total_km2 = 151.5<br />
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| postal_code = 10301–10314<br />
| area_code = [[Area codes 718, 347, and 929|718/347/929]]<br />
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'''Staten Island''' is one of the five [[boroughs of New York City]]. Located in the southwest part of the city, it is separated from [[New Jersey]] by the [[Arthur Kill]] and the [[Kill Van Kull]], and from the rest of New York by [[New York Bay]]. With a population of approximately 495,747 as of the 2020 Census, it is the least populated of the boroughs but the third-largest in land area.<br />
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==History==<br />
Staten Island was originally inhabited by the [[Raritan]] and other groups of the [[Lenape]] Native Americans. The first recorded European contact was in 1524 by the Italian explorer [[Giovanni da Verrazzano]], who sailed into New York Harbor. The island was named "Staten Eylandt" by Dutch settlers in honor of the [[States General of the Netherlands]].<br />
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In 1661, the first permanent Dutch settlement was established at [[Old Town, Staten Island|Old Town]]. The island became part of the [[Province of New York]] in 1674. Staten Island played a significant role during the [[American Revolutionary War]], serving as a British military base.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Staten Island is characterized by its suburban nature, with a mix of urban and rural areas. The [[Staten Island Greenbelt]] is a large network of public parks and natural areas that provide a habitat for wildlife and recreational opportunities for residents.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
Staten Island is connected to [[Manhattan]] via the [[Staten Island Ferry]], which provides free service across New York Harbor. The [[Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge]] links Staten Island to [[Brooklyn]], while the [[Outerbridge Crossing]], [[Goethals Bridge]], and [[Bayonne Bridge]] connect it to New Jersey.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
Staten Island has a diverse population, with significant communities of [[Italian Americans]], [[Irish Americans]], and [[Russian Americans]]. The borough is known for its relatively high median household income compared to other boroughs of New York City.<br />
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==Education==<br />
Staten Island is served by the [[New York City Department of Education]]. It is home to several higher education institutions, including the [[College of Staten Island]], a senior college of the [[City University of New York]] (CUNY).<br />
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==Culture and Attractions==<br />
Staten Island offers various cultural and recreational attractions, including the [[Staten Island Museum]], the [[Staten Island Zoo]], and the [[Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden]]. The [[Historic Richmond Town]] is a living history village and museum complex that preserves the island's colonial heritage.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[New York City]]<br />
* [[Manhattan]]<br />
* [[Brooklyn]]<br />
* [[Queens]]<br />
* [[The Bronx]]<br />
* [[Staten Island Ferry]]<br />
* [[Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge]]<br />
* [[College of Staten Island]]<br />
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[[Category:Boroughs of New York City]]<br />
[[Category:Staten Island]]<br />
[[Category:Geography of New York City]]<br />
[[Category:History of New York City]]<br />
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