Capital Albany
Area 49,108 sq mi
127,190 sq km
Population
(2000 census) 18,976,457
Major Cities
(2000 census) New York (8,008,278), Buffalo (292,648),
Rochester (219,773), Yonkers (196,086),
Syracuse (147,306)
Major Rivers Hudson, Mohawk, St. Lawrence, Susquehanna
Highest Point Mt. Marcy
5,344 feet
1,629 meters
Industry printing and publishing, scientific instruments, electrical equipment, machinery, chemicals, tourism
Agriculture dairy products, cattle and other livestock, vegetables, greenhouse and nursery products, apples
Minerals and Resources salt, crushed stone, construction sand and gravel, portland cement
