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Massachusetts
Submitted by robyn on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 12:06
Massachusetts was the 6th state to join the United States of America. Massachusetts officially joined on February 6, 1788.. The capital city is Boston; Boston is also the largest city in Massachusetts.
Here are some official state symbols to help you get to know Massachusetts better.
- State Nickname - "Bay State"
- State Tree - Sitka Spruce
- State Flower - Forget-me-not
- State Bird - Willow Ptarmigan
- State Sport - Dog Mushing
Car Rental Massachusetts
Did you know that Massachusetts is the 44th biggest state in the USA? The territory spans 10,555 square miles. There is a lot of area to explore. Rent a car and try to see it all!