Everything You Need To Know About New York
New York
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upward)
State Capital: Albany
State Population: About 19.6 million people
Nickname: The Empire State
Abbreviation: NY
Region: Northeast
Year of Statehood: 1788
States That Share a Border:
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Flower: Rose
Tree: Sugar Maple
Flag: Flag of New York
Animal: American Beaver
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Statue of Liberty – Iconic symbol of freedom and immigration located in New York Harbor.
Times Square – Brightly lit entertainment and tourism center in New York City known for theaters and celebrations.
Niagara Falls – One of the most famous waterfalls in the world, located on the border between New York and Canada.
Central Park – Large urban park offering walking trails, lakes, playgrounds, and attractions in the middle of New York City.
Empire State Building – Historic skyscraper and one of the most recognizable buildings in the United States.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
New York–Style Pizza – Thin, foldable crust pizza sold in slices.
Buffalo Wings – Fried chicken wings tossed in spicy sauce, first created in Buffalo, New York.
New York Cheesecake – Rich, creamy cheesecake often served plain or with fruit topping.
Bagels – Dense, chewy bread rings often served with cream cheese or toppings.
Pastrami on Rye – Classic deli sandwich with sliced pastrami, mustard, and rye bread.
New York Maps
Rivers Map
New York Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
New York Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
New York City was the first capital of the United States.
The Erie Canal helped New York become a major trade center in the 1800s.
Niagara Falls can produce enough electricity to power millions of homes.
The New York City subway system is one of the largest in the world.
The Adirondack Park in New York is larger than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon national parks combined.
Here’s a video about the state of New York by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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