Where Exactly Is New England? The Six-State Region Defined

New England is the **northeasternmost region of the United States**, comprising **six states**:

1. Maine (northernmost, largest)
2. New Hampshire
3. Vermont (only landlocked)
4. Massachusetts (most populous, Boston = regional hub)
5. Rhode Island (smallest)
6. Connecticut (southwesternmost)

Boundaries:

• North: Quebec, Canada
• East: Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Maine)
• South: Long Island Sound (separates from NY)
• West: New York State

Cultural coherence: Town meeting governance, white-steeple churches, maritime heritage, distinct dialect (non-rhotic coastal), education emphasis, revolutionary history.

Not a legal entity—no regional government. But a powerful identity since 1616 (Captain John Smith).