Los Angeles is located on the West Coast of the United States in the state of California. Some top attractions in LA include the Hollywood sign, Disneyland, the Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, and the Santa Monica Pier. Famous celebrities from LA include Angelina Jolie, Jake Gyllenhaal, Leonardo DiCaprio, Miley Cyrus, Tyrese Gibson, The Game, and Ice Cube. The city was founded in 1781 and named El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles. It has since become a pioneer in freeway development and seen demographic changes with new arrivals from Mexico and Asia transforming the population.

1. THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES

2. WHERE IS LOS ANGELES?
• Los Angeles is located in the state of
California on the West Coast of the United
States.

3. THINGS TO DO IN L.A.
• Go see the iconic Hollywood sign
• Have fun at Disneyland
• Visit the Griffith Observatory & Park
• Swim at Venice Beach
• Visit the Santa Monica Pier
• Walk on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

4. CELEBRITIES FROM L.A.
• Angelina Jolie
• Jake Gyllenhaal
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Miley Cyrus
• Tyrese Gibson
• The Game
• Ice Cube

6. L.A. SPORTS TEAMS

7. COLLEGES IN L.A.

8. HISTORY OF L.A.
• The city of Los Angeles founded on September 4, 1781.
• The Spanish named the new settlement El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles, or The Town of Our Lady
the Queen of the Angels.
• The Los Angeles & San Pedro Railroad was the first railroad in Los Angeles.
• LA was a pioneer in freeway development as the public transit system deteriorated.
• New arrivals, especially from Mexico and Asia, have transformed the demographic base since the 1960s.
• Old industries have declined, including farming, oil, military and aircraft, but tourism, entertainment and high tech
remain strong.

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