The Basics of Each State #8- New York

Population- 19,300,000

Population Density- 421

Median Age- 36.7

Senators- Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gilliband

Governor- Andrew Cuomo

Area- 54,556

Capital City- Albany

Biggest City- New York City  

Biggest Metro Area- New York City

Nickname- The Empire State

Motto- Excelsior

Date of Statehood- July 28, 1788

Flower- Rose

Tree- Sugar Maple

Bird- Eastern Bluebird

Animal- Beaver

Song- I Love New York

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