Massachusetts: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Boston, and its postal abbreviation is MA. Known as the Bay State, it joined the Union on February 6, 1788 as the 6th state. Boston is also its largest city.

The Massachusetts state flag shows the state coat of arms, a Native American holding a bow and arrow, on white.

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Massachusetts at a glance

Capital
Boston
Largest city
Boston
Nickname
The Bay State
Statehood
February 6, 1788 (6th state)
Region
Northeast
Postal abbreviation
MA

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Massachusetts is Boston.

Massachusetts is in the Northeast region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for Massachusetts is MA.

Massachusetts is known as the Bay State.

Massachusetts became the 6th state on February 6, 1788.

Massachusetts shares a land border with Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The flag of Massachusetts shows the state coat of arms, a Native American holding a bow and arrow, on white.