Facts About Massachusetts
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| Capitol: |
Boston |
| Joined U.S.: |
# 6, February 6, 1788 |
| Nickname: |
"The Bay State" |
| Motto: |
By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Under
Liberty |
| Official Website: |
Massachusettes |
| State Song: |
"All Hail To Massachusettes" |
| State Insect: |
Ladybug |
| State Mammal: |
Right Whale |
| State Reptile: |
Garter Snake |
| State Fish: |
Cod |
| State Cat: |
Tabby Cat |
| State Dog: |
Boston Terrier |
| State Flower: |
Mayflower |
| State Bird: |
Black-capped Chickadee |
| State Mineral: |
Babingtonite |
| State Tree: |
American Elm |
| State Donut: |
Boston Creme Donut |
| State Beverage: |
Cranberry Juice |
| State Gemstone: |
Rhodonite |
| State Rock: |
Roxbury Puddingstone |
| State Fossil: |
Dinosaur Tracks |
| Borders: |
New Hampshire, Vermont,
New York, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Atlantic Ocean |
| Size: |
10,555 square miles |
| Highest Point: |
3,492, Mount Greylock |
| Lowest Point: |
0 feet, Atlantic Ocean |
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