Massachusetts
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Territory (land area) |
7,840 sq miles = 20,306 sq kms (Ranks 45th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
6,398,743 |
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Admitted: |
February 6, 1788, as the 3rd state
of the US |
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Capital: |
Boston |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Boston |
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Abbreviation: |
MA |
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Nickname: |
The Bay State |
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Region: |
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