The Bronx is a borough of New York City. It’s known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team. 

Dating from 1899, the vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. 

Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. 

By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.

Land area: 42.47 mi² 

Population: 1.471 million (2017) 

State Community College: Bronx Community College