Los Angeles

Los Angeles, officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the largest city in California. With an estimated population of nearly four million people, it is the second most populous city in the United States (after New York City) and the third most populous city in North America (after Mexico City and New York City). Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, Hollywood entertainment industry, and its sprawling metropolis.
== Background ==
Los Angeles is a rapidly growing city in Southern California and is the hub of the nation's television and film industry. Near its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. On Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman's Chinese Theater bears the footprints of celebrities, the Walk of Fame commemorates thousands of stars, and vendors offer maps of famous homes
== Population ==
The 2020 United States Census reported Los Angeles had a population of 3,979,576.
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