Here are some fast facts about New York:

  • New York was the eleventh state to become part of the United States in 1788 and its capital is Albany
  • The population was 19,378,102 in 2010, which makes it the third most populated state after California and Texas
  • New York has an area of 54,556 square miles and is the 27th largest state in the United States

New York has also the third largest economy in the United States – after California and Texas

  • The New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City is the largest stock exchange in the world
  • New York has many farms that produce dairy, apples, cherries, cabbage, potatoes, onions and maple syrup
  • Many factories used to be located in New York. Due to bad economy a lot of these companies left and moved to other states or overseas, which caused high unemployment.

The geography of New York:

  • New York is bordered by six states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont and Rhode Island. It also has an international border with Canada.
  • Although the state is best known for New York City and its skyscrapers, most of the state is made up of forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes
  • One of the most famous features of New York is the Niagara Falls near Buffalo.

Other interesting facts of New York include:

  • Most immigrants from Europe came through Ellis Island during the 19th century
  • George Washington took the oath to become the first President of the United States in New York City when it was the capital of the United States
  • The “New York Post” was founded in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton (his portrait is on the $10 bill) and is the oldest running newspaper in the United States

The climate of New York:

  • New York has four full seasons
  • Long periods of snow, including blizzards) are common and the summer it is very humid
  • The average temperature in January is 33F und 80F in July