Buffalo () is a city in and the seat of Erie County in Western New York. Located in the U.S. state of New York on the eastern shore of Lake Erie at the head of the Niagara River. , Buffalo is the state's second most populous city after the city it is named for, with 256,902 residents. The metropolitan area has a population of 1.13 million, while the larger, cross-border Buffalo Niagara Region includes 8 U.S. counties and 2 Canadian municipalities and has a population of 2,493,869. 

Buffalo grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of the Erie Canal, railroads and Lake Erie, providing an abundance of fresh water and an ample trade route to the midwestern United States, while grooming its economy for the grain, steel and automobile industries during the 20th century. After an economic downturn in the latter half of the 20th century, Buffalo's economy has transitioned to sectors that include financial services, technology, biomedical engineering and education. 

Buffalo is known as "The Queen City", "The Nickel City" and "The City of Good Neighbors". Its residents are called Buffalonians. 

The city of Buffalo received its name from a nearby creek called Buffalo Creek. British military engineer Captain John Montresor made reference to 'Buffalo Creek' in his journal of 1764, which may be the earliest recorded appearance of the name. There are several theories regarding how Buffalo Creek received its name. While it is possible that Buffalo Creek's name originated from French fur traders and Native Americans calling the creek "Beau Fleuve" (French for "Beautiful River"), it is also possible Buffalo Creek was named for the American buffalo, whose historical range may have extended into western New York. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What's a city in Erie County?
2. Which city can be found in Erie County?
3. What's one of the Erie County metropolises?
Q2:
1. Where is Erie County?
2. Where can Erie County be found?
3. What is the location of Erie County?
Q3:
1. What is the population of Buffalo?
2. How many people live in Buffalo?
3. What is the number of residents of Buffalo?
Q4:
1. What body of water is close to Buffalo?
2. What's a body of water nearby Buffalo?
3. What is one of the water sources in close proximity to Buffalo?
Q5:
1. Where is Lake Erie?
2. What is the location of Lake Erie?
3. Where can Lake Erie be found?
Q6:
1. What is Buffalo's rank in population within New York?
2. Where does Buffalo's population rank within the state of New York?
3. Where does Buffalo's population stand when ranked against other cities in New York?
Q7:
1. What encouraged Buffalo's growth?
2. What helped the city of Buffalo grow?
3. What aided in the expansion of the city of Buffalo?
Q8:
1. When did the Erie Canal help Buffalo grow?
2. At what point was the Erie Canal instrumental to Buffalo's growth?
3. During what period's was Buffalo's expansion aided by the Erie Canal?
Q9:
1. What encouraged Buffalo's growth, besides the Erie Canal?
2. What helped the city of Buffalo grow, in addition to the Erie Canal?
3. What, apart from the Erie Canal, aided in the expansion of the city of Buffalo?
Q10:
1. What encouraged Buffalo's growth, besides the Erie Canal and steel and automobile industries?
2. What helped the city of Buffalo grow, in addition to the Erie Canal and steel and automobile industries?
3. What, apart from the Erie Canal and steel and automobile industries, aided in the expansion of the city of Buffalo?
Q11:
1. Did the railroad help Buffalo grow?
2. Was the railraod a factor in Buffalo's expansion?
3. Was Buffalo able to grow thanks in part to the railroad?
