Mass.Gov

Mass.Gov is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north, as well as at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the 7th least extensive, but the 14th most populous and the 3rd most densely populated of the 50 United States. It features two separate metropolitan areas: Greater Boston in the east and the Springfield metropolitan area in the west. Many of Massachusetts' towns, cities, and counties have names identical to the cities in England. Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states and has the nation's sixth highest GDP per capita. Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a significant historical, cultural, and commercial role in the American history. Originally dependent on fishing, agriculture, and trade, it was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts' economy shifted from manufacturing to services. In the 21st century, Massachusetts is known as a leader in higher education, healthcare technology, high technology, and financial services. As of 2012, Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ population was estimated to be 6.65 million. It was founded on February 6, 1788.