Massachusetts
Capital: Boston
State Abbreviation: Mass./
Ma
Population: 6,449,755
U.S. Representatives: 10
Entered Union: Feb. 6, 1788
State Flower: mayflower
State Tree: American Elm
State Bird: Chickadee
State Song: All Hail to
Massachusetts
Nicknames: Bay State
Largest cities: Boston,
Worcester, Springfield,
Lowell, Cambridge, Brockton,
New Bedford, Fall River,
Quincy, Lynn
Land area: 7,840 sq mi.
(20,306 sq km)
Number of counties: 14
Largest County: Middlesex
State forests and parks:
450,000 ac.
Residents: Bay Stater |
