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Massachusetts ... the Bay State

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» Capital City: Boston
» Location: 42.48 N, 71.38 W
» Population: 6,175,169
» Area: 10,555 square miles
» State Bird: Chickadee
» State Tree: American Elm
» State Flower: Mayflower
» Average Temperatures: January=38ºF, April=50ºF, July=80ºF
» Popular Tourist Destinations: Beaches; Historical Landmarks--Plymouth Rock, Bunker Hill, Old North Bridge, Paul Revere House
» Products: Natural resources: granite, seafood, cranberries;
» Seasonal Activities: Skiing, sailing, hiking
» Historical Events: Boston Tea Party, Pilgrims landed here in 1620 on the Mayflower, Revolutionary War
» Athletic Teams: Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots
» Institutes of Higher Learning: M.I.T., Harvard, Tufts

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