1st New York has an Area of 49,576 sq mi (128,402 sq km) 2ndPopulation since 2000 18,976,457 and has a 5.5% increase since the 1990 census. 3rdNew Yorks Capital is Albany and Largest city is New York City. 4thNew Yorks Statehood was on July 26, 1788 (11th of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution). 5thth New Yorks Highest point is Mt. Marcy at 5,344 ft (1,630 m)its lowest point is at sea level. 6th New Yorks Nicknamen is Empire State and its Motto is the Excelsior [Ever Upward]. 6thThe State bird is eagle bluebird 7th The State flower is the daisy rose 8th State tree is sugar maple. Drink lots of H2O
The Big Apple needs no introduction. The largest city in the U.S. is known internationally for its culture, entertainment, dining, fashion, art, sports, finance, and more. New York offers more than 18,000 restaurants, 150 world-class museums, and more than 10,000 retail shops of every variety. Last year, over 34 million tourists spent more than $14.5 billion dollars here. Each week, thousands of visitors flock to attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, 5th Avenue, Ellis Island and Battery Park. New York is more than a concrete jungle, however. Central Park, in Manhattan, stretches out for miles, offering running and biking trails, scenic bodies of water, and numerous recreation facilities. But that�s only the beginning. Come see for yourself why the city has become the entertainment and financial center of the world. My New York Home Web Page
