Cape Cod is a peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Its historic, maritime character and ample beaches attract heavy tourism during the summer months. The name Cape Cod, coined in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold, is the ninth oldest English place-name in the U.S.
Location | Massachusetts, United States
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Coordinates | 41°41′N 70°12′W
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Elevation | 306 ft (93 m)
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Area | 339 sq mi (880 km)
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