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York or New York?

Do you know the English city of York from its American namesake, New York City?
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Last updated: May 21, 2022
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First submittedAugust 24, 2021
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1. Colder in January, on average
York av high 6.9 (44.4), av low 0.8 (33.4). New York av high 4.2 (39.5), av low -2.3 (27.9)
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2. Has a mayor
The equivalent role in York is called Leader of the City of York Council.
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3. Has at least one army barracks
York is home to several units of the York Garrison. New York has Fort Hamilton.
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4. 3% of the population identifies as Muslim
1% in York
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5. Population is increasing
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6. Has a railway museum
York has the National Railway Museum. New York has the New York Transit Museum and the Railroad Museum of Long Island
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7. Was mentioned in the Doomsday Book
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8. Birthplace of Guy Fawkes
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9. Has a Cold War nuclear fallout shelter that is now a tourist attraction
York Cold War Bunker
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10. Has a tech industry centred around 'Silicon Alley'
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11. Has a chocolate industry
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12. Has a shopping strip called the Shambles with many jettying buildings
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13. Has a partner city (formerly sister city) relationship with Taipei
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14. Has a Viking museum
Jorvik Viking Centre showcases York's Viking history
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