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The flag of Massachusetts shows on both sides the state coat of arms on a white field. The shield is meant to show an Algonquian Native American with bow and arrow. the arrow is pointed down,signaling peace.
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Massachusetts nickname is officially called Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Massachusetts is the 7th smallest state in the US, and is the most popular state in the New England area of America.
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The Mayflower (Epigaea repens), also commonly known as the ground laurel or trailing arbutus, has hairy leaves and fragrant, pink or white, spring-blooming flowers with five petals. It grows in woods, preferring sandy or rocky soil.
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Regular feeder visitors, chickadees can be found in almost every New England habitat, which may be why they are the Massachusetts state bird.
Quick facts!
- Capital-Boston
- Bird- Black-capped chickadee
- Flower- Mayflower
- Motto- Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
- Language- English
- Govenor- Charlie Baker
- Nickname- The Codfish State
- Abbreviation- MA
- Pop- 6.985 million
- Popular place- Nantucket
- Fact- First state to write and adopt a constitution
- Fact- Name comes from Massachuset Native American tribe.