Queens County is one of the five boroughs of New York City, located on Long Island. It is known for its diverse population, with residents hailing from various cultural backgrounds. The borough is home to several neighborhoods, including Astoria, Flushing, and Jamaica, each offering unique attractions and experiences. Queens is also famous for its parks, such as Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, which hosted the 1964 World's Fair. The borough has a rich sports culture, being home to the New York Mets baseball team and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where the annual US Open tennis tournament takes place.