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LandWatch data lists $16 billion of New York land parcels and ranches for sale. With tens of thousands of properties and rural land for sale in the state, LandWatch boasts a combined 262,043 acres of New York land for sale. The average price of New York land listings and rural property for sale is $900,896. New York's agricultural economy is diverse, with top products including dairy, apples, grapes, and maple syrup. The state's favorable climate and rich soil also support the production of corn, soybeans, and various vegetables. Additionally, New York is known for its wine, craft beverages, and agritourism industry. Agriculture is a significant contributor to the state's economy. In terms of landmass, New York is the country's 27th-largest state, covering an area of 54,475 square miles (35 million acres). Wildlife to be found on land for sale in New York include whitetail deer, turkey, geese, bear, grouse, and quail. Fishermen have their pick of bass, pike, trout, walleye, catfish, and salmon.

New York's hunting land spans over 4 million acres of public lands like state forests and wildlife management areas. The state is known for its populations of white-tailed deer, black bear, and wild turkey, as well as small game species like rabbit and squirrel. Additionally, New York's conservation efforts and hunting regulations support sustainable wildlife populations and outdoor recreation.
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New York, nicknamed "The Empire State," is the fourth most populated and 27th largest in size in the U.S. at 54,475 square miles; it is seventh in population density. It borders New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east. It also borders the Atlantic Ocean and shares an international border with two Canadian provinces to the north and west. It also borders two Great Lakes: Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. New York City is the state's most populated city and its economic center, as well as the most populated city in the country. Nearly two-thirds of the state's population is congregated in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is a global city with a significant impact on commerce, finance, media, art, culture, research, technology, and education.

The geography of New York contains the Adirondack Mountains and many large lakes, rivers, valleys, and some islands. Most notable are Lake Champlain and Lake Champlain Valley, Hudson River and Hudson Valley, Lake George, the Allegheny River, and the Finger Lakes area. The highest peak in New York is Mount Marcy at 5,344 feet above sea level. The southern part of the state is part of the Allegheny Plateau, which extends to the Catskill Mountains. Adirondack Park is the largest state park in the United States, and is larger than Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Glacier National Park, and Olympic National Park combined. Catskill Park is another state park notable for its wildlife, such as deer, minks, and black bears. There are numerous campground and trails. Niagara Falls was the first state park in the United States, established by New York in the late 1800's. There are also a large number of historical sites for visitors. New York's weather is generally warm and humid in the summer, and cold and damp or snowy winters, often with areas near Lake Ontario receiving lake-effect snow.

New York City is a major economic center in the United States and the world, home to Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, and international banking. It is also a center for the technology industry, media, and entertainment. Tourism contributes greatly to the economy, with visitors not only flocking to the bright lights of New York City, but also for outdoor recreation and the natural beauty of the state. In addition, there are a number of ski resorts appealing to visitors in the winter. New York exports goods such as prepared foods, computers, electronics, cut diamonds, and others. The state's economy is also supported by a large manufacturing sector, including printing and production of garments, railroad equipment, auto parts, and bus line vehicles. New York is third in grape production and the second wine producer in the United States. Other agricultural products are maple syrup, apples, cherries, cabbage, dairy products, onions, and potatoes. New York is the largest producer of cabbage in the country. New York is also a center for education, with several large public universities, and several well-respected private universities, such as Columbia University in Upper Manhattan in New York City and Cornell University in Ithaca.