popular in the United States, after New York City. It is located in
Southern California. Often known by its initials L.A. The city's inhabitants are referred to as “Angelenos".Los Angeles was founded on September 4, 1781, by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. It became a part of Mexico in 1821 following the Mexican War of Independence. In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American War, Los Angeles and the rest of California became parts of the United States.
Nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles is a world center of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, and education. Los Angeles has been ranked the third richest city and fifth most powerful and influential city in the world.