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San Francisco
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: Travel and Leisure |
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: 24 |
 Date |
: 12 April 2008 07:00 |
by: David Chandler
, a city in western California is coextensive with County. Famous for its beautiful setting, is primarily located on the northern tip of a peninsula at the entrance to Bay. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the strait known as Golden Gate on the north, Bay on the east, and San Bruno Mountain on the south. Alcatraz, Angel, Farallon, Treasure, and Yerba Buena islands are part of the city.
POPULATION
The population of increased from 678,974 in 1980 to 723,959 in 1990; the population was 735,315 in 1996. According to the 1990 census, whites constitute 53.6 percent of s population; Asians and Pacific Islanders, 29.1 percent; blacks, 10.9 percent; and Native Americans, 0.5 percent. Hispanics, who may be of any race, represent 13.3 percent of the population. is part of a major metropolitan region that also includes Oakland and San Jose. The regions population increased from 5,368,000 in 1980 to 6,253,000 in 1990, reaching an estimated 6,940,000 in 2004.
ECONOMY
is a leading financial and international trade center for the western United States. The downtown financial district contains the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange; the headquarters of the 12th Federal Reserve District; and numerous banks and corporate office buildings, including the home office of the Bank of America, one of the largest banks in the world. Tourism is also important to the citys economy. The region is also home to many companies developing computer software and hardware. Several national apparel manufacturers also have headquarters in the city.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
The main institutions of higher education in are State University (1899), the University of (1855), Golden Gate University (1853), the University of California- (1864), the New College of California (1971), the University of California Hastings College of Law (1878), the Art Institute (1871), the Academy of Art College (1929), the Conservatory of Music (1917), and a large community college. has many performing-arts organizations. Among the best known are the Symphony Orchestra, the Ballet, the Opera, and the American Conservatory Theater.
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