Massachusetts is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders on the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England.
It is home to the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.