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 Seats for Forklifts New York - New York State is situated within the northeastern portion of the United States. The state of New York is not the same as the city of New York. The city of New York is the most populous city, whilst Albany is the capital city of the state of New York. As a matter of fact, the city of New York is the most densely inhabited city in the country with a population of over eight million.
The Algonquian, Lenape and Iroquois Native American nations inhabited the area now known as the state of New York when Dutch settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Henry Hudson claimed the region for the Dutch during the year 1609 and a fort was built near the site of present-day Albany. The Dutch formed the colony of New Netherland, that was taken over by the British during 1664.
New York State is bordered by the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey towards the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east. New York State has a maritime border with the state of Rhode Island east of Long Island. The state of New York shares an international border with Canada to the west and north, which makes Canada an important economic partner with regards to tourism and exports. Canada receives the largest share of total global exports. Canadians spend almost $500 million each and every year while visiting the state of New York.
The city of New York attracts visitors from various states, Canada and all around the globe. New York City enjoys unequaled renown as a major international center for finance, culture, transportation, and manufacturing. The city is home of the New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange within the world by dollar volume. Various major corporations have their head office here. New York City played an essential part in the development of the nation as the gateway for immigration to the United States.
Situated in upstate New York is a huge concentration of manufacturing companies producing different products, consisting of furs, printed products, garments, bus line vehicles and railroad equipment. Within Hudson Valley and Albany, there is microchip manufacturing and production of nanotechnology. Manufacture of photographic imaging and equipment occurs within the Rochester area. Other products of the state of New York comprise electric equipment, scientific instrument, machinery and chemical products. The state of New York is a key agricultural producer generating over $3 billion in agricultural products from farmland which covers approximately one quarter of its total land area. Major products comprise cattle and other livestock, dairy, vegetables, nursery stock, maple syrup and apples. No other state produces as much cabbage as New York state.
New York State has a larger economy than many independent countries. In fact, it ranks as the 16th biggest economy in the world behind Turkey. $46,364 is the average per capita income.
New York's exports totaled $71.1 billion in the year 2007. Exports include computers and electronics, foodstuffs, minerals, commodities, cut diamonds and auto parts. Besides Canada, its largest markets for exports are the UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Israel.
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