Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second largest in the United States. The city is abbreviated as L.A. and the nickname is The City of Angels. Los Angeles has an estimated population of 3.8 million, spanning over around 498 square miles in Southern California. Additionally, the city of Los Angeles is the seat of Los Angeles County and one of the most diverse and populated counties in the United States. The natives of Los Angeles are known as "Angelenos" or "Angelinos."
Los Angeles was founded in 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. Then at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and California were purchased as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, consequently becoming part of the United States, and Mexico then regained the territory of Baja California. The city of Los Angeles has been divided into many neighborhoods over time. Many of these residential areas were incorporated places that were annexed by the city. Many of the apartments and restaurants found in this area are searchable in the yellow pages.
Los Angeles is one of the world’s hubs for of business, international trade, entertainment, media fashion, science and technology. It is home to prominent institutions covering a wide range of professional and cultural organizations, many of which can be located in the California business directory. L.A. is the home base of Hollywood, and is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World," with a lead in motion pictures, television and music production. The amount of attractions is countless, yet one that is fun for all ages is the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The museum offers discovery and wonder for the natural and cultural worlds.