Boston
- General Information
| Quick Facts |
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Currency: | US dollar (USD) | |
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Language: | American English. | |
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Area: | 232.1 Km² | |
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Climate: | Continental climate. | |
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| Summer: | Max - 82.4°F (28°C) | Min - 51.8°F(11°C) |
| Winter: | Max - 44.6°F (7°C) | Min - 21.2°F(-6°C) |
| Also known as: | Beantown, the Hub (of the universe), the cradle of liberty, title town, the cradle of modern America, city on a hill, Athens of America, the walking City. |
| Famous for: | Educational and medical research centers, diverse events and historical attractions. |
| Geographical Location: | Located in state of Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: | 42°21'N 71°03'Wand 43 meters above sea level. |
| Best time to visit: | April to November. |
| Neighbouring Cities: | Cambridge, Brockton, Lowell, Worcester, Fall River, New Bedford, Springfield. |
| Means of Local Transport: | Subway, buses, taxis and boats. |
| Hot Links & Contacts |
Official website of city of Boston:
www.cityofboston.gov
Boston visitor and convention Bureau:
www.bostonusa.com
Boston Chambers of commerce:
www.bostonchamber.com
Boston Police department:
www.cityofboston.gov/Police/
www.cityofboston.gov
Boston visitor and convention Bureau:
www.bostonusa.com
Boston Chambers of commerce:
www.bostonchamber.com
Boston Police department:
www.cityofboston.gov/Police/
Police: |
911 |
Fire Department: |
206-386-1400, 911 |
Ambulance: |
911 |
 Emergency/Storm
Center: |
617.635.3050 |
| Local
Weather Service: |
617.936.1234 |
| Poison
Center: |
1-800-222-1222 |
| MDC
Police: |
617.727.5114 |
Overview
Boston is one of America's oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. Boston is the capital city of the state of Massachusetts in USA. Boston is a important business and cultural center of northeastern USA. Boston has witnessed to most popular events in the history of America - Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Boston is a major shipping port of America. The city of Boston has a very high standard of living and it is also a major center of research and education in USA. The city is flocked with visitors year around. The city's historic neighborhoods, cultural or sporting events, and business opportunities attract people from all over the world.
With over 10 million visitors per year, the city has a thriving Tourism Industry. Boston hosts a variety of events round the year. The city serves as a venue to several national and international exhibitions, trade fairs, trade shows and expositions.
Boston is one of America's oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. Boston is the capital city of the state of Massachusetts in USA. Boston is a important business and cultural center of northeastern USA. Boston has witnessed to most popular events in the history of America - Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Boston is a major shipping port of America. The city of Boston has a very high standard of living and it is also a major center of research and education in USA. The city is flocked with visitors year around. The city's historic neighborhoods, cultural or sporting events, and business opportunities attract people from all over the world.
With over 10 million visitors per year, the city has a thriving Tourism Industry. Boston hosts a variety of events round the year. The city serves as a venue to several national and international exhibitions, trade fairs, trade shows and expositions.
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