From Great Lakes Wiki
Facts:
State Abbreviation: NY
State Capital: Albany
Largest City: New York City
Area 54,475 (27th in the U.S.)
Population: 18,976,457 (3rd in the U.S.)
Major Industries: Finance, Communications, International Trade, Publishing, Fashion, Farming, Tourism
Major Rivers: Hudson River, Mohawk River, Genesee River
State Nickname: The Empire State
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
State Motto: "Ever Upwards"
External Links
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newyork/
