NEW YORK The Empire State BY JOHN HAMILTON Abdo Daughters Ar imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
NEW YORK THE EMPIRE STATE new new York is one of the most populous and powerful states in the nation Its vast wealth and natural resources prompted George Washington in 1785 to write that New York was the seat of the empire The Empire State is like two states wrapped into one To the north are quiet country lanes farmers markets mountains and roaring waterfalls The south is dominated by New York City Nicknamed The Big Apple it is the biggest metropolis in the country The city is filled with more than 8 million people about 2 of every 5 people in the state It is a center for banking transportation publishing theater and so much more It is a diverse city that never sleeps where the pace of life is so fast it spawned the phrase in a New York minute Home to skyscrapers the United Nations and the Statue of Liberty New York City is a symbol of freedom and opportunity for millions of immigrants who come to America The beautiful Adirondack Mountains are a popular destination in northern New York state NEW YORK 44
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