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Los Angeles is a global hub for the entertainment industry, with a diverse economy and a strong presence of the tourism, trade, and cultural industries.

• Founded in 1781, Los Angeles was the second chartered city in California and the fourth in the United States.

• The first Olympic Games held in the United States took place in Los Angeles in 1932.

• The Los Angeles Aqueduct, which brings water from the Eastern Sierra to the city, was completed in 1913.

• The city of Los Angeles was declared the 5th most populous city in the world by the United Nations in 2020

• The iconic Hollywood sign was originally intended to read 'Hollywoodland' and was a sign for a real estate development.

• The Griffith Observatory, which offers free admission, has received over 10 million visitors since its reopening in 1935.

• The Los Angeles Farmers Market, which opened in 1934, is one of the oldest and largest farmers' markets on the West Coast.

• The Adamson House in Malibu is the only house in Los Angeles built entirely of ceramic tile

• Los Angeles has more museums and galleries per capita than any other city in the United States.

• The average temperature in Los Angeles is 63.4 degrees Fahrenheit, making it one of the warmest cities in the United States.

• The South Bay region of Los Angeles is home to the largest Yucca plants in the world.

• The Getty Center in Brentwood contains the largest public archive of photographs in the United States, containing over 150,000 items.

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