Statue of Liberty: Facts & Figures

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The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, in the Upper New York Bay, within the boundaries of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island.

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The statue is made of copper sheets, designed in the neoclassical style, and stands on a pedestal made of granite. The statue holds a torch in one hand and a tablet with the date of American independence, July 4, 1776, in the other.

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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, democracy, and hope. The crown on the statue's head has seven rays representing the seven continents and seas of the world, while the broken chains at her feet symbolize the abolition of slavery.

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The statue was constructed in France and then disassembled and transported to the United States in 350 individual pieces. It was reassembled on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, where it stands today.

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The statue stands 151 feet 1 inch (46 meters) tall, with the pedestal measuring 89 feet (27 meters) in height. The total height of the statue and pedestal is 305 feet 1 inch (93 meters).

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