New York

New York a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation’s third most populous. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east. The state has a maritime border with Rhode Island east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario to the northwest. New York is often referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City.

New York City, which is the largest city in the state and in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center. Both state and city were named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland.

New York was inhabited by the Algonquin, Iroquois, and Lenape Native American groups at the time Dutch and French nationals moved into the region in the early 17th century. First claimed by Henry Hudson in 1609, the region came to have Dutch forts at Fort Orange, near the site of the present-day capital of Albany in 1614, and was colonized by the Dutch in 1624 at both Albany and Manhattan; it later fell to British annexation in 1664. The borders of the British colony, the Province of New York, were roughly similar to those of the present-day state. About one third of all of the battles of the Revolutionary War took place in New York. New York became an independent state on July 9, 1776 and enacted its constitution in 1777. The state ratified the United States Constitution on July 26, 1788 to become the 11th state. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also the destination of choice for foreign visitors, leading both Florida and California in tourism.

State of New York
Flag of New York Seal Nickname(s): The Empire State Motto(s): Excelsior[1]
Official language(s)	None
Demonym	New Yorker
Capital	Albany
Largest city	New York City
Largest metro area	New York metropolitan area
Area	Ranked 27th in the US
– Total	54,555 sq mi (141,299 km²)
– Width	285 miles (455 km)
– Length	330 miles (530 km)
– % water	13.3
– Latitude	40° 30′ N to 45° 1′ N
– Longitude	71° 51′ W to 79° 46′ W
Population	Ranked 3rd in the US
– Total	19,297,729 (2007 est.)[2]
– Density	408.7/sq mi (157.81/km²) Ranked 7th in the US
Elevation
– Highest point	Mount Marcy[3] 5,344 ft (1,629 m)
– Mean	1,000 ft (305 m)
– Lowest point	Atlantic Ocean[3] 0 ft (0 m)
Admission to Union	July 26, 1788 (11th)
Governor	David Paterson (D)
Lieutenant Governor	Dean Skelos (R) (acting)
U.S. Senators	Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D)
Congressional Delegation	List
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Abbreviations	NY US-NY
Website	www.ny.gov

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