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county, New York, United States
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Kings, county in southeastern New York, U.S. Occupying the southwestern tip of Long Island, it is coextensive with the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It was formed in 1683 and was named to honor King Charles II of England. Area 71 square miles (184 square km). Pop. (2000) 2,465,326; (2010) 2,504,700.
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