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Population: 18,136,081 (1995)
Capital: Albany, Population 101,082 (1990)
Nickname: Empire State
Year of Admission: July 26, 1788
Order of Admission: 11

Area: 53,989 sq miles (139,831 sq kilometers) (the 27th biggest state).
Location: New York is situated on the Northeast of United States
Borders: Canada on the North, Vermont, Massachusetts & Connecticut on the East, Pennsilvania & New Jersey on the South
Climate:
The climate of New York is generally humid. Variations in terrain, elevation, and exposure to bodies of water cause variations in climate. The coastal area has higher temperatures, less frost, less cloudiness, and fewer storms. Upstate lowlands are subject to considerable extremes in temperature, especially during winter when cold air from Canada and the interior invade the state. In summer, warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and southeastern United States may bring rains, although cloudless skies generally prevail.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Sea Level
Highest point: Mount Marcy - 5,344 feet (1,629 m)
Land Area:
 47,224 sq miles
Water area:
 6,765 sq miles


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