New York is the largest state in the northeastern United States. It is home to 19,651,127 individuals, which makes it the third most populous state in the United States. It has a land area of 141,300 square kilometres. Albany is the capital of New York, even though New York City dwarfs the size of Albany. Other large cities include Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse and Albany.
New York State is beautiful countryside. Its rolling hills and mountains, borders with Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and several rivers that cut across the state demand attention. The Great Appalachian valley covers much of the eastern portion on the state, and contains other valleys and lakes. Much of the state is pristine and has been the subject of painters and poets alike.
Its hard to imagine seeing everything that New york has to offer, the city alone could take a lifetime to explore. Its home to the Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, Coney Island, and a list of other attractions. New York state also offers skiing, the Baseball Hall of Fame, Several professional Football and baseball teams, Niagara Falls, and a wealth of state parks offering scenic trails and vantage points.