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Often described as one of the greatest cities in the world, San Francisco holds a unique position as the only consolidated city-county in California and the birthplace of the United Nations. After New York City, it is the second most densely populated city in the country, and with good reason. San Francisco is the cultural, financial, and commercial powerhouse of Northern California. Beyond its image of a popular tourist destination is a city that served as the hotbed of numerous movements that made San Francisco the thriving, culturally diverse metropolis it is today. Nestled on the San Francisco Peninsula, the city landscape is characterized by beautiful rolling hills, of which there are over 50 within city boundaries. Several islands, such as Yerba Buena and Alcatraz, are also part of the city. A bridge connects it to the neighboring city of Oakland, while the iconic Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County. Home to a vibrant community and numerous opportunities in different fields, San Francisco is definitely one of the best places to live.