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New York · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with New York as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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New York's state nickname

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New York's nickname is "Empire State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with New York in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Empire State"?

Attributed to George Washington who predicted New York would be the seat of an empire.

Quick facts

USPS code
NY
Capital
Albany
Largest city
New York City
Region
Northeast
Admitted to Union
1788
Nickname
Empire State
Electoral votes
28
Bordering states
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont

Other New York games

→ New York · Place the State→ New York · State Capitals Quiz→ New York · USPS Abbreviation→ New York · State Flag Quiz

More about New York

→ New York state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is New York's nickname?

Empire State

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other New York quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. New York appears in every Statedoku mini-game.