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A state of the northeast United States. It was admitted as one of the original Thirteen Colonies in 1788. The building of the Erie Canal and railroad lines in the 1820's and 1830's led to development of the western part of the state and great economic prosperity, establishing New York City as the financial center of the nation. Albany is the capital and New York City the largest metropolis. Population, 18,044,500+. |
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