New York Facts and Trivia

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What is the Statue of Liberty and where did it come from?

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The Statue of Liberty is a gift from the people of France. It arrived in the U.S. in 214 crates and was unveiled in New York Harbor in 1886.

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What is New York's nickname and why?

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New York is nicknamed 'The Empire State' because George Washington called it 'the seat of the Empire.'

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When did New York become a state?

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New York became a state in 1788.

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What is the capital of New York?

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The capital of New York is Albany.

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What is the biggest city in New York?

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The biggest city in New York is New York City.

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What are some natural features of New York?

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New York has the Adirondack Mountains, Hudson and Mohawk River valleys, the Catskill Mountains, and the Finger Lakes.

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What wildlife can be found in New York?

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New York is home to black bears, bobcats, moose, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and many more animals.

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What are some natural resources of New York?

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New York supplies limestone, salt, sand, gravel, garnets, and is the only state that mines wollastonite.

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What is special about Niagara Falls?

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Niagara Falls has 750,000 gallons of water crashing down every second and borders New York and Canada.

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Who are some famous people from New York?

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Famous New York residents include U.S. presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy.