Massachusetts
- Statehood Year:
- 1788
- Capital:
- Boston
- Largest Cities:
- Boston, Worcester, Springfield
- Abbreviation:
- MA
Massachusetts is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Cape Cod beaches, historic sites, and rolling Berkshires. It has a population of 7,169,608.0,000, making it the 16.0000th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Boston. Massachusetts has a knowledge-based economy with education and biotech focus.