>capital of New York state isn't New York City
Explain.
>>59810386
So if Bulgaria ever invades NY, our capitol will be rigidly defended by the Catskill Mountains.
See? NY is always ahead of the game.
making largest cities capitals is a bad idea. the americans were right this time.
Because it's more central than New York City. Gotta appease Upstate New Yorkers somehow.
Though honestly, if Albany wasn't focused on being the capital, the Erie Canal probably wouldn't have been built. Without it, West New York would probably be as populated as Vermont.
I'm originally from Albany and honestly I'm not sure. Nice enough city though. Not too shitty.
>capital of Terra isn't Terronia
>>59810386
the hudson river is the lifeblood of new york; albany might as well be coastal. that's why albany was so much bigger than nyc for so long
>>59810386
Making the capital also the largest city was perceived to give said capital more sway over the state back in the day.
Which is irrelevant nowadays considering New York City already influences the politics of the rest of the state.
>>59815139
Driving through Albany I felt like there was nothing to see there, like the city itself just exists for administrative purposes and nothing more
>>59815405
You've just described most capital cities in the US.
>>59816021
See "Oklahoma City" page 46
