Capital: Albany
Secretary of State: Cesar A. Perales
Population: 19,570,000 (2012)
New York State has a primarily urban population. The state's largest city, New York City, is one of the world's most ethnically diverse cities.
New York's population is approximately 65% white, 15% black, and 7% Asian. The remaining 11% of the population is primarily made up of Hispanic and Pacific Islanders, and includes a small percentage of several other races.
Jewish Americans of various nationalities and denominations are a major social presence in New York. The most common religion practiced in the area, however, is Christianity with 65% of the population identifying with the religion.
While New York State is best known for its urban atmosphere, most of the state is actually dominated by rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, and farmland. The state is home to Adirondack Park, the largest National Park in the lower 48 states.
Secretary of State: Cesar A. Perales
Population: 19,570,000 (2012)
New York State has a primarily urban population. The state's largest city, New York City, is one of the world's most ethnically diverse cities.
New York's population is approximately 65% white, 15% black, and 7% Asian. The remaining 11% of the population is primarily made up of Hispanic and Pacific Islanders, and includes a small percentage of several other races.
Jewish Americans of various nationalities and denominations are a major social presence in New York. The most common religion practiced in the area, however, is Christianity with 65% of the population identifying with the religion.
While New York State is best known for its urban atmosphere, most of the state is actually dominated by rivers, lakes, mountains, forests, and farmland. The state is home to Adirondack Park, the largest National Park in the lower 48 states.
Three distinct mountain ranges lie within the state's borders as well as several lakes and major river systems. Mountainous regions as well as rivers and lakes promote natural hazards like flooding, landslides and subsidence. Additionally, because New York State is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the state is prone to hazards such as hurricanes and severe winter storms. Finally, the state of New York is prone to weather events like tornados, extreme temperatures, drought, and hail storms.