New Amsterdam

New Amsterdam was a 17th-century Dutch colonial settlement located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, where New York City now stands. Established in 1624 by the Dutch West India Company, it served as a trading hub and strategic port. The settlement was characterized by its diverse population and focus on commerce. In 1664, the British seized control and renamed it New York, after the Duke of York. New Amsterdam's legacy includes its influence on the cultural and economic development of New York City, which has since become one of the world's major metropolitan areas.