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New York Facts

Area : 49,576 sq mi
Population :17,990,455 (1990)
Capital :Albany
Largest City :
Statehood :July 26, 1788 (11th of original 13 states to ratify the Constitution)
Highest Point :Mt. Marcy, 5,344 ft
Lowest Point :sea level
Nickname :Empire State
Motto :Excelsior [Ever Upward]
Bird :bluebird
Flower :rose
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