New York : Factual Information
Related Links
Facts Origin of State Name: Named for the Duke of York (later King James II) in 1664.
Nickname: The Empire State.
Capital: Albany.
County: 62 counties
Location: 42.665N, 73.799W
Entered Union: 26 July 1788 (11th).
Song: "I Love New York" (unofficial).
Flag: Dark blue with the coat of arms in the center.
Official Seal: The coat of arms surrounded by the words "The Great Seal of the State of New York."
Animal: Beaver.
Bird: Bluebird.
Fish: Brook or speckled trout.
Flower: Rose.
Tree: Sugar maple.
Fruit: Apple.
Beverage: Milk.
Gem: Garnet.
Fossil: Sea scorpion (Eurypterus remipes).
Population: 19,254,630 as on 2005
Agriculture: Dairy products, cattle and other livestock, vegetables, nursery stock, apples.
Industry: Printing and publishing, scientific instruments, electric equipment, machinery, chemical products, tourism.