Historical Figures

What are some fast facts about massachsetts?

* Capital: Boston

* Population: 6.9 million (2019)

* Area: 10,554 square miles (27,336 square kilometers)

* Highest point: Mount Greylock (3,491 feet/1,064 meters)

* Major rivers: Connecticut, Housatonic, and Merrimack

* Bordering states: New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut

* Official language: English

* Time zone: Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)

* State flower: Mayflower

* State bird: Chickadee

* State tree: The Eastern White Pine Tree

* State symbol: The Codfish

* State nickname: The Bay State or The Commonwealth