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New Scotland (T)
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. It is called New York State when there is need to distinguish it from New York City. Because a significant majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
New Scotland is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. The population was 8,626 at the 2000 census. The town of New Scotland is southwest of Albany, New York, the state capital. New Scotland is centrally located in the county. It has population of 8,735 in 2005. The town was settled around 1660. The Town of New Scotland was founded in 1832 from the west part of Town of Bethlehem. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 151.3 square kilometers.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.9 percent under the age of 18, 5.7 percent from 18 to 24, 26.6 percent from 25 to 44, 29.6 percent from 45 to 64, and 13.2 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. New Scotland enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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