A state in New England, USA. Abbreviated as Mass. or MA. The eastern part of the state is a coastal plain facing the Atlantic Ocean, with Cape Cod standing out, while the western part is hilly, an extension of the Appalachian Mountains. The Connecticut River valley runs north and south through the hills. Industries such as leather products, clothing, and precision machinery are thriving, centering around Boston. Dairy farming and suburban agriculture are also well developed, and apples, cranberries, tobacco, and potatoes are produced in large quantities. It is the second oldest state in the state after Virginia, and has been the anchor of the American northern spirit since the founding of the Plymouth Colony by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620. Many cultural institutions are concentrated here, including Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Boston University. It was the central stage of the American Revolution, with events such as the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and the Battle of Lexington in 1775. It was one of the 13 independent states in 1776. It joined the Union in 1788. Boston is the state capital and largest city. It has an area of 20,202 km2 . 6,745,408 people (2014). Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
米国,ニューイングランドの一州。略称Mass.,MA。東部は大西洋に面する海岸平野でコッド岬が突出,西部はアパラチア山脈の延長にあたる丘陵地。丘陵中を南北にコネティカット川の河谷が縦断する。ボストンを中心に皮革製品,衣料品,精密機械などの工業が盛ん。酪農,近郊農業も発達し,リンゴ,クランベリー,タバコ,ジャガイモなどの生産が多い。バージニア州に次ぐ古い歴史をもつ州で,1620年のピルグリム・ファーザーズによるプリマス植民地創設以来,アメリカの北部精神のよりどころ。ハーバード大学,マサチューセッツ工科大学,ボストン大学をはじめ多くの文化機関が集中する。1773年のボストン茶会事件,1775年のレキシントンの戦などアメリカ独立革命の中心的舞台であった。1776年独立13州の一つ。1788年連邦加入。州都・最大都市ボストン。2万202km2。674万5408人(2014)。
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