Massachusetts is a northeastern U.S. state with Boston as its capital and the mayflower as its state flower. It has a population of over 6.5 million people and borders 5 other states. Some of its key industries include textiles, publishing, fishing, fruit, and dairy production while using natural resources like fish, fruit, and dairy.

1. By: Sydney Morris State Flag Capital- Boston State Flower- Mayflower Plymouth Plantation Taconic Mountains Connecticut river Industries- textiles, and publishing Natural Resources- fish, fruit, and dairy Nickname- Bay State Famous People- John F Kennedy, and John Adams Square Miles- 10,555 Population- 6,497, 967 State- 6 th state Feb. 6, 1788 Bordering States- Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island State Symbols- mayflower, and cod