Queens is a borough and county located in New York City, New York, United States. It is coextensive with Queens County and holds the distinction of being the largest by area among the five boroughs and counties that comprise the city. The borough is situated near the western end of Long Island.
Geographically, Queens is bordered by Brooklyn to the west and Nassau County to the east. It shares maritime borders with the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as with the state of New Jersey. Queens is recognized globally as the most linguistically diverse place in the world and stands as one of the most ethnically diverse locations on Earth.