Welcome to New York City

WE LIVE IN THE "COUNTRY" OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE UNITED STATES HAS 50 "STATES." ONE OF THE STATES IS NEW YORK STATE. NEW YORK STATE HAS MANY "CITIES". NEW YORK CITY IS ONE OF THOSE CITIES.

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Look at the size of New York State in the map above. New York City is only about one half of the yellow highlighted area. First think about this yourself, what can you say about the size of New York City as compared to New York State? Next, discuss your ideas with your partner. After that, talk as a table and let me know what you think.

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Some people find it confusing that there is a "state" named New York State and a "city" named New York City. But New York City is only one of many cities found in New York State. They were both named after the same person. Other large cities in New York State include Albany, the state capital, and Buffalo.

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Do you know where we are located on this planet? Do you know what a continent is? What continent are we located on? Go to Where in th World Are We? to learn more

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