New York: state flag, capital and facts
New York is a US state in the Northeast region. Its capital is Albany, and its postal abbreviation is NY. Known as the Empire State, it joined the Union on July 26, 1788 as the 11th state. Its largest city is New York City.
The New York state flag shows the coat of arms with Liberty and Justice on a dark blue field.
New York at a glance
- Capital
- Albany
- Largest city
- New York City
- Nickname
- The Empire State
- Statehood
- July 26, 1788 (11th state)
- Region
- Northeast
- Postal abbreviation
- NY
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of New York is Albany.
New York is in the Northeast region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for New York is NY.
New York is known as the Empire State.
New York became the 11th state on July 26, 1788.
New York shares a land border with Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
The flag of New York shows the coat of arms with Liberty and Justice on a dark blue field.