New York

Capitol: Albany


Became the 11th state
to enter the union on
July 26, 1788


State flower: rose

State bird: bluebird

State song: "I Love
New York"

State tree: sugar maple

State motto: "Excelsior"  (Ever upward)


Nickname: "Empire state"


Size in land area: 47,214 square miles


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