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7: New York, also called the Empire State, became the eleventh state when it ratified the Constitution

13: on July 26, 1788. New York was originally the US national capital, and was the site

21: of George Washington's first inauguration, but by 1792 the capital had moved to Philadelphia.

28: Historically, New York played a major role in immigration to the United States as a popular

34: entry point for people traveling from Europe. More than 12 million immigrants passed through

39: the inspection stations on Ellis Island from 1892 until it closed in 1954.

46: Today, New York has the third-highest population of any state in the US, thanks largely to

52: the presence of New York City, which has the highest population of any city in the country.

58: New York City is the home of many famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire

63: State Building, and Times Square. Not all of New York is urban, however. Adirondack

70: Park is the largest protected area in the lower 48 states, larger than Yellowstone,

75: Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Parks put together.

80: Here's a little bit more about New York.

112: I hope you enjoyed learning about New York, the Empire State.