The Statue of Liberty is a renowned symbol of freedom and democracy located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, United States. It was a gift from France to the United States and was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel, the statue stands at 305 feet (93 meters) tall, including its pedestal. Lady Liberty, as she is often called, is made of copper sheets and has a steel framework. She holds a torch in her right hand, representing enlightenment, and in her left hand, she carries a tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence. The Statue of Liberty serves as a symbol of hope, liberty, and the welcoming of immigrants to the United States, and it has become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

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