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New York State - Introduction
New York State and New York City
Although most of New York City is in New York State, the two are very different. New York State is far, far larger than New York City. It is therefore important to clearly distinguish between the two. This page is about New York State.
Area
54,475 square miles. 27th largest state of the USA.
Furthest North to Furthest South
Mainland 310 miles.
Long Island 60 miles.
Furthest East to Furthest West
Mainland 320 miles.
Long Island 120 miles.
Population Density
330 per square mile.
Licence Plate
Background: White.
Image: The Statue of Liberty.
Text: "New York".
State Highway Marker Shield Design
A white shield or plaque-like shape on a black square background.
Derivation of Name
Named in the 1660's in honour of the Duke of York, later King James II of England.
Nickname
The Empire State (hence the Empire State Building).
Climate
Buffalo: January high 30F, July high 80F.
New York City: January high 39F, July high 85F.
Saranac Lake: January high 27F, July high 78F.
Official State Tourism Office
Tel (US): 1-800-CALL-NYS (1-800-225-5697)
Checked Jan-99.
Highway Conditions
Tel (US): 1-800-847-8929.
Departments of Transportation etc for each US state and Canadian province
State Parks
Official site. Checked Mar-99.
Other Comments
Large parts of New York State are remarkably rural and scenic.
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