Massachusetts - Wikipedia

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Geographical and historical treatment of Massachusetts, constituent state (officially called a commonwealth) of the United States, located in the northeastern corner of the country.

Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities, towns, and islands in Massachusetts.

The new king William III established the Province of Massachusetts Bay in 1691 to govern a territory roughly equivalent to the modern states of Massachusetts and Maine. Its governors were appointed by the Crown, unlike the predecessor colonies that had elected their own governors.

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Massachusetts is a state in the United States' northeastern region, in a region that is nicknamed " New England." It occupies 10,565 mi² and borders four other states: Connecticut to the south, Rhode Island to the east, New Hampshire to the north, and Vermont to the northwest.

Massachusetts was the place of many events which caused the American Revolution, such as the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It was also a center of the anti-slavery movement.

Facts about Massachusetts, including the capital, number of electoral votes, state symbols, iconic local foods, popular tourist attractions, famous people, sports teams, fun facts, and more.

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Taconic Mountains, Massachusetts offers rich experiences both in cities and nature.