| Capitol: |
Albany |
| Joined U.S.: |
# 11, July 26, 1788 |
| Nickname: |
"The Empire State" |
| Motto: |
Excelsior |
| Official Website: |
New York |
| State Song: |
"I Love New York" |
| State Insect: |
Nine-spotted Ladybug |
| State Flower: |
Rose |
| State Bird: |
Eastern Bluebird |
| State Animal: |
Beaver |
| State Reptile: |
Snapping Turtle |
| State Shell: |
Bay Scallop |
| State Fish: |
Brook Trout |
| State Tree: |
Sugar Maple |
| State Muffin: |
Apple Muffin |
| State Fruit: |
Apple |
| State Gemstone: |
Wine Red Garnet |
| State Beverage: |
Milk |
| State Fossil: |
Sea Scorpion |
| Borders: |
New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut, Massachusettes,
Vermont |
| Size: |
54,555 square miles |
| Highest Point: |
5,344 feet, Mount Marcy |
| Lowest Point: |
0, Atlantic Ocean |
| Largest Employer(s): |
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