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Massachusetts (MA) Information, Facts and Statistics
General InformationCapital of Massachusetts: Boston, MALargest City: Boston, MA Massachusetts State Nickname(s): The Bay State State Motto: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty. Admitted to the Union: February 6, 1788 as the 6th state Massachusetts State Flower: Mayflower Massachusetts State Bird: Black-Capped Chickadee Massachusetts Official State Tree: American Elm Massachusetts Population (2003): 6,433,425 (Rank in Pop.: 13) Total Area: 10,555 sq. mi./27,337 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 45) Massachusetts' Highest Point: Mount Greylock at 3,495 feet (1,065 meters) Massachusetts Is Bordered By: Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and the Atlantic Ocean |
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