1. New York
By: Bella Koolmo

2. New York’s State Nickname and Motto
New York’s state nickname is the Empire State.
The Empire State building is located in New York.
New York’s state motto is Excelsior.
It means “Ever Upward.”

3. New York’s State Capital
New York’s state capital is Albany, NY.
Albany is the leading producer of pecans and peanuts.

4. New York’s Population and Year
New York’s population is million!
It became that population in 2012.

5. New York’s Largest City
New York’s largest city is New York City.
New York City’s population is 8,405,837.

6. Statehood Date
New York’s statehood date is July 26, 1788.

7. New York’s Bordering States
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Vermont

8. New York’s Region
New York is located in the Northeast region.

9. Tourist Attractions Statue of Liberty Central Park
Empire State Building

10. State Beverage
State Fruit
Milk
Apple

11. New York’s State Flower
New York’s state flower is the Rose.

12. New York’s State Bird
New York’s state bird is the Eastern bluebird.

13. New York’s State Gemstone
New York’s state gemstone is the wine red garnet.

14. New York’s State Animal
New York’s state animal is the beaver.

15. Highest Temperature
New York’s highest temperature was 108 degrees.

16. Lowest Temperature
New York’s lowest temperature was -52!

17. New York’s State Flag
This is New York’s state flag.

18. Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig was born in New York City, NY.

19. Mae West
Mae West was born in Brooklyn, NY.

20. Claire Danes
Claire Danes was born in New York City, NY.

21. Sources http://natedsanders.com http://www.lopers.net