The Pearl of the West Coast of the United States-Los Angeles, city of angels

A port city on the Pacific coast in southern California, USA, and the largest industrial and commercial city in the west. The population is 3.097 million (1984), and the metropolitan area is 7.478 million (1980), ranking third in the country after new york and Chicago. Mexicans and blacks account for a large proportion, but there are also many China, Japanese and Filipinos. Founded by the Spanish in 178 1 year, it has developed into a commercial center in nearby pastoral areas. 1846 belongs to the United States. /kloc-In the late 20th century, the discovery of gold mines in California, the construction of eastward railway, large-scale oil exploitation and the navigation of Panama Canal accelerated the development of the city. Since World War II, aircraft manufacturing and arms industry have developed rapidly. In addition, such as precision machinery, advanced metal products, electronic instruments, petroleum processing, chemistry, steelmaking, printing and so on all occupy an important position. Port cargo throughput ranks first among Pacific ports. Mainly exporting oil, machinery, fruits and grains, and importing steel, rubber and wood. Important fishing ports and military ports. Hollywood in the northern suburbs is the main center of the national film and television industry. There are many institutions of higher learning such as the University of Los Angeles (established in 1865), the University of California, Los Angeles (established in 19 19), and the California Institute of Technology (established in 189 1), as well as natural history museums, art museums and music centers. An important tourist destination.