# Queens, New York **Queens** is the largest borough of New York City by land area and is coextensive with **Queens County** in the U.S. state of New York. Situated on the western portion of Long Island, it serves as a vital geographic and cultural crossroads within the New York metropolitan area. ### Geography and Boundaries Queens occupies a strategic coastal position, characterized by its diverse maritime and land borders: * **East:** Bordered by Nassau County. * **West/Southwest:** Bordered by the borough of Brooklyn. * **Maritime Borders:** Shares water boundaries with the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as the state of New Jersey. ### Demographics and Culture Queens is globally recognized for its unparalleled human geography. It holds the distinction of being: * **Linguistically Diverse:** Frequently cited as the most linguistically diverse place on Earth, with hundreds of languages spoken across its neighborhoods. * **Ethnically Diverse:** Recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world. ### Governance As one of the five boroughs of New York City, Queens functions both as a major administrative division of the city and as a constituent county of New York State.