The City of Angels covers an area of more than 498 square miles and holds the distinctions of being the largest city in the state of California and the only major U.S. city divided by a range of mountains. The Pacific Ocean, Angeles National Forest, and the Mojave Desert are all within an hour or so drive of city proper.

As one of the largest metro centers of the world, the economic status of the city of Los Angeles is guided by involvement in areas of advanced technology, entertainment, international trade, oil, clothing industry and global tourism. This is also a hub location for the headquarters of many major industries offering fine employment opportunities in nearly every field imaginable.