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The State of New York is located in the northeastern region of the United States, known for its variety of geography and significant historical and economic contributions. Founded in 1788, New York is one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. The state is characterized by its varied landscapes, which include the Adirondack Mountains, Catskill Mountains, and the Great Lakes, as well as its major urban areas such as New York City and Buffalo, New York.

The State of New York has a robust and varied economy, driven by industries such as finance, technology, manufacturing, and tourism. New York City, as a major global financial hub, contributes significantly to the state's economy, hosting major institutions like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and numerous international corporations. Additionally, upstate New York is known for its contributions to agriculture, particularly dairy and apple production, as well as its growing tech sector in cities like Albany, NY and Syracuse, NW.

New York has a rich cultural and historical heritage, playing a pivotal role in the history of the United States. It is home to numerous historical landmarks and cultural institutions, including the Statue of Liberty, which symbolizes freedom and democracy, and Ellis Island, known for its historical role in immigration. The state's cultural landscape is further enriched by its vibrant arts scene, with renowned institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History.

The State of New York faces various challenges, including issues related to economic inequality, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental sustainability. The state has been working on addressing these issues through various initiatives and policies aimed at enhancing quality of life, promoting economic development, and addressing climate change. As New York continues to navigate these challenges, its focus remains on fostering innovation and ensuring sustainable growth for its varied population.

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New York, also called New York State, is a state in the northeastern United States. Bordered by New England to the east, Canada to the north, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the south, its territory extends into both the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. New York is the fourth-most populous state in the United States, with nearly 20 million residents, and the 27th-largest state by area, with a total area of 54,556 square miles (141,300 km²).

New York has a varied geography. The southeastern part of the state, known as Downstate, encompasses New York City, the most populous city in the United States; Long Island, with approximately 40% of the state's population, the nation's most populous island; and the cities, suburbs, and wealthy enclaves of the lower Hudson Valley. These areas are the center of the expansive New York metropolitan area and account for approximately two-thirds of the state's population. The larger Upstate area spreads from the Great Lakes to Lake Champlain and includes the Adirondack Mountains and the Catskill Mountains (part of the wider Appalachian Mountains). The east–west Mohawk River Valley bisects the more mountainous regions of Upstate and flows into the north–south Hudson River valley near the state capital of Albany. Western New York, home to the cities of Buffalo and Rochester, is part of the Great Lakes region and borders Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Central New York is anchored by the city of Syracuse; between the central and western parts of the state, New York is prominently featured by the Finger Lakes, a popular tourist destination. To the south, along the state border with Pennsylvania, the Southern Tier sits atop the Allegheny Plateau, representing some of the northernmost reaches of Appalachia.

New York was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that went on to form the United States. The area of present-day New York had been inhabited by tribes of the Algonquians and the Iroquois Confederacy Native Americans for several thousand years by the time the earliest Europeans arrived. Stemming from Henry Hudson's expedition in 1609, the Dutch established the multiethnic colony of New Netherland in 1621. England seized the colony from the Dutch in 1664, renaming it the Province of New York. During the American Revolutionary War, a group of colonists eventually succeeded in establishing independence, and the state ratified the then new United States Constitution in 1788. From the early 19th century, New York's development of its interior, beginning with the construction of the Erie Canal, gave it incomparable advantages over other regions of the United States. The state built its political, cultural, and economic ascendancy over the next century, earning it the nickname of the "Empire State". Although deindustrialization eroded a portion of the state's economy in the second half of the 20th century, New York in the 21st century continues to be considered as a global node of creativity and entrepreneurship, social tolerance, and environmental sustainability.

The state attracts visitors from all over the globe, with the highest count of any U.S. state in 2022. Many of its landmarks are well known, including four of the world's ten most-visited tourist attractions in 2013: Times Square, Central Park, Niagara Falls, and Grand Central Terminal. New York is home to approximately 200 colleges and universities, including Ivy League members Columbia University and Cornell University, and the expansive State University of New York, which is among the largest university systems in the nation. New York City is home to the headquarters of the United Nations, and it is sometimes described as the world's most important city, the cultural, financial, and media epicenter, and the capital of the world.

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