Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second-largest US city. Noted as an international leader in popular entertainment, LA's movie, television, and music production keeps the city's economy flourishing.
In addition to the entertainment industry, LA's economy is driven by the international trade, technology, aerospace, finance and banking, and retail industries. LA also is the largest manufacturing center in the US.
The city has five major Fortune 500 companies, including Northrop Grumman and Health Net. It is home to the vast majority of the world's major Asian automobile manufacturers.
