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Massachusetts Facts

Capital: Boston
Population: 6,349,097
Entered the Union: Feb. 6, 1788
As the: 6th state
Motto: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)
State abbreviation/Postal code: Mass./MA
Governor: Deval Patrick, D (to Jan. 2011)
Lieut. Governor: Timothy Murray, D (to Jan. 2011)
Senators: Edward M. Kennedy, D (to Jan. 2013); John F. Kerry, D (to Jan. 2009)
U.S. Representatives: 10
Secy. of the Commonwealth: William F. Galvin, D (to Jan. 2011)
Treasurer: Timothy P. Cahill, D (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: Martha Coakley, D (to Jan. 2011)
Present constitution drafted: 1780 (oldest U.S. state constitution in effect today)
Entered Union (rank): Feb. 6, 1788 (6)
Nickname: Bay State, Old Colony State
Flower: Mayflower
Bird: Chickadee
Song: All Hail to Massachusetts
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics(Basketball), New England Patriots(Football), Boston Red Sox(Baseball), Boston Bruins(Hockey)
Major Industries: Health Care, tourism, education, finance, insurance, farming, fishing
Historical Sites: Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston's National Historical Park, Old State House(Boston), Old South Meeting House(Boston), Bunker Hill Monument(Boston), Old North Churc
Points of Interest: Cape Cod, USS Constitution, and the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Bordering States: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont