The Greater Los Angeles metro area encompasses Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Irvine, spanning Orange County and Los Angeles County in Southern California with a population of approximately 4.6 million. The region's economy is anchored by entertainment and media production, international trade through the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, aerospace and defense manufacturing, and a growing technology sector. The market is characterized by significant income diversity, multiple distinct business districts, and substantial international business connections, particularly with Asia-Pacific markets.