Capital Boston
Area 8,284 sq mi
21,456 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 6,349,097
Major Cities
(2000 census) Boston (589,141), Worcester (172,648),
Springfield (152,082), Lowell (105,167),
Cambridge (101,355)
Major Rivers Connecticut, Merrimack, Housatonic
Highest Point Mt. Greylock
3,487 feet
1,063 meters
Industry scientific instruments, electrical equipment, machinery, printing and publishing, tourism, fishing
Agriculture greenhouse and nursery products, dairy products, cranberries, vegetables, seafood (flounder, scallops)
Minerals and Resources marine products, sand and gravel, crushed stone
