New York State, located in the northeastern part of USA, has a population of 19,306,183(estimated population of 2006). Comprising of 62 counties, the State of New York covers an area of approximately 47,213.79 sq miles. The numerous cities of New York serve as the main centers of the state. New York Map acts as an useful tool in understanding the various aspects of the state.
The geographic co-ordinates mentioned in the map helps in understanding the exact location of the state on the globe. The map of New York displays the surroundings of the state including the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, the states of Vermont, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. The water bodies bordering the state are also mentioned in the map.
The physical map of New York displays the varied topographical features of the state. Ranging from the Great Appalachian Valley in the east and the Alleghany Plateau in the south to the Catskill Mountains in the southeast, the state showcases a rich diversity. The main rivers like Hudson, Alleghany, Delaware, etc draining the state are also marked out in the map of New York.
The outline map of New York shows the boundaries of the counties within the state. The capital of the state is Albany. Some of the counties in New York are as follows:
· Albany
· Ontario
· Greene
· Clinton
· Suffolk
· Delaware
· Essex
· Madison
· Columbia
· Washington
Along with the largest city of the state, New York, other important cities feature on the New York map. Some of the major cities of New York are Amherst, Bronx, Babylon, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Hampstead, etc.
New York map provides a detailed guide of this state and gives one a clear and accurate idea about the physical aspect and the political sub-divisions of the state.
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