New England is a region in the northeastern United States, made up of six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. It sits above New York state and below eastern Canada, with the Atlantic Ocean along its eastern and southern coasts.

Where New England Is

  • It is in the far northeast corner of the continental United States.
  • To the west, it borders New York; to the north and northeast, it meets Canadian provinces like Quebec and New Brunswick.
  • To the east and south, it is on the Atlantic coast, including the Gulf of Maine and nearby waters.

The States in New England

  • Maine
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont
  • Massachusetts
  • Rhode Island
  • Connecticut

All six together are what people mean when they say “New England,” not a single city or state.

Quick extra context

  • Boston, in Massachusetts, is the largest city and a major cultural and economic hub of New England.
  • The name “New England” dates back to early English exploration and settlement in the 1600s.

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