New York, State in the United States of America
New York offers a blend of urban and rural landscapes unlike any other U.S. state.
The site was settled by the Dutch in the early 17th century.
It's the birthplace of many cultural movements, including the Harlem Renaissance.
Features varied climates from the humid subtropical to the humid continental.
Home to the largest city in the U.S., yet also boasts vast wilderness areas.
Location: United States of America
Inception: July 26, 1788
Capital city: Albany
Population: 20201249
Elevation above the sea: 305 m
Website: ny.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap