what's new York's state tree,seal,flag a historical event that took place when did it become a state?
do you know these. the population and when was the population recorded. two of the largest cities.what kind of work is done by the majority of the people.4 products produced in the state.mountain ranges found in the state. 3 important rivers,lakes,and or waterfalls and what they are. a graph of temperatures from every month for a year(september 08 to 09 the average of them) 5 events or items that attract tourists(disneyland or major sports) thanks
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Elizabeth
21 Feb 2010
New York State symbols and emblems.
Designation…..Symbol / Emblem…..Adopted
Animal – Beaver (Castor canadensis) – 1975
Beverage – Milk – 1981
Bird – Bluebird (Sialia sialis) – 1970
Bush – Lilac bush (Syringa vulgaris) – 2006
Fresh-water fish – Brook or Speckled Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) – 1975/2006
Flag – 1901
Flower – Rose – 1955
Fossil – Sea Scorpion (Eurypterus remipes) – 1984
Fruit – Apple (Genus Malus) – 1976
Gem – Garnet – 1969
Great Seal – 1882
Insect – Ladybug (Coccinella novemnotata) – 1989
Marine or salt water fish – Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) – 2006
Muffin – Apple Muffin – 1987
Reptile – Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) – 2006
Shell – Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians) – 1988
Tree – Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum Marsh) – 1956
http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/ny_symb.htm
New York State Population Statistics 2008.
Quick Facts.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/36000.html
Largest Cities.
New York and Buffalo.
Products.
Apples, wine, maple syrup, cheese.
Adirondack Mountains, The Catskill Mountains.
Hudson River, Great Sacandaga Lake, Kaaterskill Falls.