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South China Business Journal
DISCOVER AMERICA
New York State
Capital: Albany
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NEW YORK IS a state in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United
States.
With an annual average of 278 days of sunshine, it is truly summer all year long Area: Total 54,555 sq miles
Largest city: New York City
Facts in “The OC,” the moniker by which Orange County, California is fondly known HLioCgwlhTieemissmttaeeetlleeez:vvoHaanutteiimooEinnda::csMotAenotrtluainnnnet:tniMUctaaTOrlCccceyl-ai5(mn5/,a-34(t4see4aftl,e1v,e6l2)9 m)
around the world. What that means for visitors is the weather’s always perfect for
embarking on an exciting exploration of the best that Southern California has to
offer.
Travel to New York State
FNew York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York’s attractions feature
ast Factslandmarks such as Niagara Falls, the largest park in the continental U.S. in the Adirondacks
and treasures such as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and the Corning Museum of Glass.
New York State offers diverse activities for all: fishing, hiking and boating, year-round festivals and exploring the rich history and culture of
one of the 13 original colonies. Visitors also enjoy the fine cuisine, beverage trails and farm-to-table fresh foods.
Also, many landmarks in New York are well known to both international and domestic visitors, with New York State hosting four of the
world’s ten most-visited tourist attractions in 2013: Times Square, Central Park, Niagara Falls (shared with Ontario), and Grand Central
Terminal. New York is home to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of the United States and its ideals of freedom, democracy, and opportunity.
Nature
With millions of acres of protected wilderness and more than 2,000 miles of hiking and biking trails, New York State is a nature lover’s
paradise. In fact, Adirondack Park, with more than 6.2 million acres, is the largest park outside of Alaska.
Across the state, you’ll discover beautiful natural lands and bountiful views, like The Gorges in the sprawling Finger Lakes region. But
nature’s poetry doesn’t stop there. Try birdwatching while traveling through a wildlife refuge like the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, or
picnicking in a nature preserve. Take a foliage tour along the ponds of Allegany State Park or view the scenic vistas found from the top of a
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South China Business Journal
DISCOVER AMERICA
New York State
Capital: Albany
PoSptauMtlaeottNstiooionc:nkgE:n:xTca"oeImtlLasiloeo1v:r9eT(,7LNh4aee6twiE,n2mY)2,o7pEri(kvr2"ee0rS1ut4aptewesat)rd
NEW YORK IS a state in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United
States.
With an annual average of 278 days of sunshine, it is truly summer all year long Area: Total 54,555 sq miles
Largest city: New York City
Facts in “The OC,” the moniker by which Orange County, California is fondly known HLioCgwlhTieemissmttaeeetlleeez:vvoHaanutteiimooEinnda::csMotAenotrtluainnnnet:tniMUctaaTOrlCccceyl-ai5(mn5/,a-34(t4see4aftl,e1v,e6l2)9 m)
around the world. What that means for visitors is the weather’s always perfect for
embarking on an exciting exploration of the best that Southern California has to
offer.
Travel to New York State
FNew York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York’s attractions feature
ast Factslandmarks such as Niagara Falls, the largest park in the continental U.S. in the Adirondacks
and treasures such as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and the Corning Museum of Glass.
New York State offers diverse activities for all: fishing, hiking and boating, year-round festivals and exploring the rich history and culture of
one of the 13 original colonies. Visitors also enjoy the fine cuisine, beverage trails and farm-to-table fresh foods.
Also, many landmarks in New York are well known to both international and domestic visitors, with New York State hosting four of the
world’s ten most-visited tourist attractions in 2013: Times Square, Central Park, Niagara Falls (shared with Ontario), and Grand Central
Terminal. New York is home to the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of the United States and its ideals of freedom, democracy, and opportunity.
Nature
With millions of acres of protected wilderness and more than 2,000 miles of hiking and biking trails, New York State is a nature lover’s
paradise. In fact, Adirondack Park, with more than 6.2 million acres, is the largest park outside of Alaska.
Across the state, you’ll discover beautiful natural lands and bountiful views, like The Gorges in the sprawling Finger Lakes region. But
nature’s poetry doesn’t stop there. Try birdwatching while traveling through a wildlife refuge like the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, or
picnicking in a nature preserve. Take a foliage tour along the ponds of Allegany State Park or view the scenic vistas found from the top of a
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