A Profile of Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the original 13 states (6th) of the Union
(February 6, 1788). Boston, the capital of Massachusetts since its
founding, dates from 1630.
Official Name: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Nickname: Bay State
Capital: Boston
Motto: Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem (Translation: By
the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty)
State Symbols
Population: 6,349,097 (2000 Census)
Chief cities and their populations:
Boston: 589,141
Worcester: 172,648
Springfield: 152,082
Lowell: 105,167
Cambridge: 101,355
New Bedford: 93,768
Brockton: 94,304
Fall River: 91,938
Lynn: 89,050
Quincy: 88,025
Geography
Area: 8,257 square miles (land and water)
Largest body of water: Quabbin Reservoir (39 sq. miles)
Longest river: Charles River (80 miles)
Highest elevation: Mt. Greylock (3,491)
Lowest elevation: Atlantic Ocean (sea level)
Number of state parks: 107
Largest state park: October Mtn. State Forest, Lee (15,710 sq.acres)
Number of national historical parks, seashores and historic sites:
12
Largest national area: Cape Cod National Seashore (43,500 sq. acres)
Government
Six constitutional officers elected for four years: Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Attorney
General, Treasurer and Receiver General, Auditor
2006
Constitutional Officers:
Governor: Mitt Romney
Lieutenant Governor: Kerry M. Healey
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