The Statue of Liberty is located in a border area between New York and New Jersey, which can be confusing, but it is owned by New York. To be precise, the Statue of Liberty is situated on Liberty Island, which is part of New York.

However, there may be confusion regarding the physical boundaries related to the Statue of Liberty, as Liberty Island, where the statue is located, is part of New York City and thus considered to be owned by New York. In contrast, the closest land to the Statue of Liberty, Liberty City and Liberty Port, belong to New Jersey.

Therefore, while the Statue of Liberty is owned by New York, it is adjacent to New Jersey, creating a symbolic connection between the two states.

The Statue of Liberty was designed through the collaboration of Édouard de Laboulaye and Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi was responsible for sculpting the statue, while Gustave Eiffel designed its internal structure. Eiffel is also famous for designing the Eiffel Tower.

• Height: The height of the statue alone is about 46 meters (151 feet), and the total height including the pedestal is about 93 meters (305 feet).
• Material: The statue, made of copper, has naturally turned green over time.
• Items held: The Statue of Liberty holds a Bible in one hand and in the left hand, she holds the Declaration of Independence inscribed with "July 4, 1776." The right hand holds a raised torch, symbolizing the flame of freedom.
• Viewing: Inside the statue, there are stairs that visitors can climb to enjoy views of New York Harbor and the surrounding scenery.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of American independence and freedom, and democracy, regarded as a welcoming symbol for people arriving in America from around the world. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a monument symbolically representing the first view of America for countless immigrants.

• 1903: The immigrant's poem (The New Colossus) was inscribed at the base of the statue. This poem by Emma Lazarus is famous for the line, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." This line is considered an important symbol conveying America's welcoming message to immigrants.
• 1984: The Statue of Liberty was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• 2011: The Statue of Liberty was reopened. It was temporarily closed after the 9/11 attacks, but now offers visitors the opportunity to visit the crown.

The Statue of Liberty is not just a statue, but a monument symbolizing the ideals and values of America, still regarded by many as a symbol of hope.