Why did New Amsterdam change its name to new york?

Holland established the American colony centered on New Amsterdam, and changed its name to new york.

1, the origin of new Amsterdam

The first European immigrants who settled in today's new york were Dutch. As early as 16 13, the Dutch came to Manhattan Island (now a district of new york) and set up a trading warehouse there. Later, the Dutch became more and more powerful in Manhattan. 1623, they began to colonize this land. The Dutch named it the new Amsterdam, that is, adding the word "new" in front of the then capital of the Netherlands. Shortly thereafter, the British expeditionary force and the Dutch launched a fierce colonial battle, which ended in the failure of the Dutch. After the British Expeditionary Force occupied New Amsterdam, it was renamed new york on 1664.

2. Introduction of new york.

It is the most populous city in the United States, and it is also a multi-ethnic and diversified city, with immigrants from 97 countries and regions, and 800 languages are used here. As a model of globalization, new york, London and Hongkong are also called "Newland Port". By 20 14, there will be about 8.49 million people in new york, living on 789 square kilometers of land. New york metropolitan area has a population of about 20 million.