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New York on the US map
New York is located in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the mid atlantic subregion. With an area ranking of #27 of 50, it is a moderately-sized state. The map above highlights New York in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of New York is Albany. The largest city by population is New York City. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
New York shares land borders with 5 other US states: Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
New York also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #27 of 50
- Population: over 10 million
- Coastline: atlantic, great_lakes
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. New York appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
New York shares borders with 5 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. New York appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is New York located?
New York is in the Northeast region of the United States. Its capital is Albany and its largest city is New York City. The state ranks #27 of 50 by total area.
What states border New York?
New York borders Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. That's 5 bordering states in total.
Is New York on the coast?
Yes, New York has coastline on the atlantic and great_lakes.
What time zone is New York in?
New York observes Eastern Time.
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