State: Massachusetts
Abbr.: Mass.
Capital: Boston
Area (s.q.ml.): 8,257
Rank in area: 45
Population: 5998375
Rank in pop.: 13
Nickname: Bay state
Tree: American aim
Bird:
Flower: Mayflower
Motto: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietern (With the sword she seeks peace under liberty)
Song: All hail to Massachusetts
Admitted to union: 1788
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