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New York State Facts

Image of New York with a star pinpointing the location of the capital.
Locations on image are approximate


Capital: Albany(Star shaped icon located on map pinpointing capital.)
Land Area: 47,214 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 19,190,115
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 58
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
Mt. Marcy at 5,344 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Essex
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Madison County approx. 12 miles south of Oneida and 26 miles southwest of Utica
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)

 

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