State Information
for New York
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New-York
Excelsior (Ever Upward) |
| Population |
18,976,457 |
| Nickname |
Empire State |
| State Capital |
Albany |
| State Bird |
Bluebird |
| State Flower |
Rose |
| Number State to Join |
11th state |
| State Motto |
Excelsior (Ever Upward) |
| State Name Origins |
In honor of the English Duke of York |
| Major Industries |
Manufacturing, foreign trade, commercial and financial transactions, book and magazine publishing, and theatrical productions; cattle, corn, poultry, fruits and vegetables, and wine |
| Areas of Interst |
Statue of Liberty National Monuments, Niagara Falls, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and the United Nations, as well as many world famous museums and parks. |
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