Los Angeles is the nation’s largest manufacturing area, and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are second only to New York as the largest customs district in the United States, and the distribution hub of the west coast and a gateway to Asia. Located on the southern coast of California, Los Angeles County covers 4,084 square miles and includes San Clemente and Santa Catalina islands. The county is comprised of approximately 88 vibrant and diverse cities hosting more than 244,000 business establishments — the highest concentration in the state. Throughout recent decades, Los Angeles County developed a diverse economic base, supported by a number of Fortune 500 companies with headquarters in the area, including Walt Disney, Dole Food Company, Health Net, DirecTV Group, Mattel and many others.