When was Queens founded?
1683
How many counties were there, then?
12
They were the first 12?
yes
Who was it named after?
Princess Catherine
Was she English?
no
Where was she from?
Portugal
When did she die?
1705
Where all did she rule?
England, Scotland, and Ireland
When did Queens become part of New York City?
1898
Geographically, where is Queens located in New York City?
adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn
Which side of the city?
southwestern
How does it rank in size?
second-most populous
How about in area?
largest in area
How many foreigners live there?
48%
Which town is next largest in New York?
Brooklyn
Is it ethnically diverse?
Yes
Where does it rank in the world?
the most ethnically diverse urban area
What does it share a water border with?
Manhattan
How long has it been coterminous with Queens County?
since 1899
When did Queens County have Nassau County included with it?
1899