My applications folder is empty when I open it in finder.

Aside from those in my dock, other applications installed in my computer can only be seen and opened using launch pad. Prior to this happening, I have just recently updated my OSX Mavericks and accidentally removed my applications folder in dock. Although I can still start apllications using launch pad, I'd like to know if and how can I make applications reappear in my applications folder. Can anyone help me, please?

In Finder (menu bar), try going to Go -> Applications.
Mavericks seems to have installed a secondary empty Application folder in my User directory. Maybe it's done the same thing with yours.

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