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About the United States
Some of these states also fall in Southern US. Popularly known as American South, the states in these regions have several cultural influences. Tennessee is the birthplace of jazz and blues music, and some of the best American writers have come from the South. The states in the Southern US have earned a reputation as the major hub for tobacco, sugar, and cotton farming.Popular US States
- California : The sun-soaked California on the Pacific Coast is home to important cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. The Golden Gate Bridge and Yosemite National Park are iconic symbols of the state.
- Florida : From world-famous theme parks in Orlando, to recreational dwellings in Key West; Florida is known for its tropical weather. Moreover, Art-Deco buildings and happening nightclubs in downtown Miami are ever so tempting.
- New York : From the Catskills mountains to the Central Park in Manhattan, New York state has unparalleled natural beauty. It is also home to the Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes, Leetchworth State Park, and Adirondack Park.
- Texas : There's so much to explore in Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso and San Antonio. From deer hunting in Hill Country, to exploring Padre Island and trying Tex-Mex cuisine, to watching sunset in the Palo Duro Canyon. Texas offers endless delights.
- Hawaii : Considered a tropical paradise, Hawaii is a lovely vacation destination known for its exotic beauty. When in Hawaii, one must keep an eye out for spectacular waterfalls, volcanoes, sea cliffs, beaches and more.
List of 50 States with Nicknames, Capital and Largest Cities |
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State | Capital | Largest city | Nickname | Became a state |
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Alabama | Montgomery | Birmingham | Heart of Dixie | December 14, 1819 |
Alaska | Juneau | Anchorage | The Last Frontier | January 3, 1959 |
Arizona | Phoenix | Phoenix | Grand Canyon State | February 14, 1912 |
Arkansas | Little Rock | Little Rock | The Natural State | June 15, 1836 |
California | Sacramento | Los Angeles | The Golden State | September 9, 1850 |
Colorado | Denver | Denver | Centennial State | August 1, 1876 |
Connecticut | Hartford | Bridgeport | Constitution State | January 9, 1788 |
Delaware | Dover | Wilmington | The First State | December 7, 1787 |
Florida | Tallahassee | Jacksonville | Sunshine State | March 3, 1845 |
Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta | Peach State | February 12, 1733 |
Hawaii | Honolulu | Honolulu | Aloha State | August 21, 1959 |
Idaho | Boise | Boise | Gem State | July 3, 1890 |
Illinois | Springfield | Chicago | Prairie State | December 3, 1818 |
Indiana | Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Hoosier State | December 11, 1816 |
Iowa | Des Moines | Des Moines | Hawkeye State | December 28, 1846 |
Kansas | Topeka | Wichita | Sunflower State | January 29, 1861 |
Kentucky | Frankfort | Louisville | Bluegrass State | June 1, 1792 |
Louisiana | Baton Rouge | New Orleans | Pelican State | April 30, 1812 |
Maine | Augusta | Portland | Pine Tree State | March 15, 1820 |
Maryland | Annapolis | Baltimore | Old Line State | April 28, 1788 |
Massachusetts | Boston | Boston | The Bay State | February 6, 1788 |
Michigan | Lansing | Detroit | The Great Lakes State | January 26, 1837 |
Minnesota | St. Paul | Minneapolis | North Star State | May 11, 1858 |
Mississippi | Jackson | Jackson | Magnolia State | December 10, 1817 |
Missouri | Jefferson City | Kansas City | Show-Me State | August 10, 1821 |
Montana | Helena | Billings | Treasure State | November 8, 1889 |
Nebraska | Lincoln | Omaha | Cornhusker State | March 1, 1867 |
Nevada | Carson City | Las Vegas | Silver State | October 31, 1864 |
New Hampshire | Concord | Manchester | Granite State | June 21, 1788 |
New Jersey | Trenton | Newark | Garden State | December 18, 1787 |
New Mexico | Santa Fe | Albuquerque | Land of Enchantment | January 6, 1912 |
New York | Albany | New York City | The Empire State | July 26, 1788 |
North Carolina | Raleigh | Charlotte | First in Flight State | November 21, 1789 |
North Dakota | Bismarck | Fargo | Peace Garden State | November 2, 1889 |
Ohio | Columbus | Columbus | Buckeye State | March 1, 1803 |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City | Sooner State | November 16, 1907 |
Oregon | Salem | Portland | Beaver State | February 14, 1859 |
Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | Philadelphia | Keystone State | December 12, 1787 |
Rhode Island | Providence | Providence | Ocean State | May 29, 1790 |
South Carolina | Columbia | Columbia | Palmetto State | July 20, 1904 |
South Dakota | Pierre | Sioux Falls | Mount Rushmore State | November 2, 1889 |
Tennessee | Nashville | Memphis | Volunteer State | June 1, 1796 |
Texas | Austin | Houston | Lone Star State | December 29, 1845 |
Utah | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | Beehive State | January 4, 1896 |
Vermont | Montpelier | Burlington | Green Mountain State | March 4, 1791 |
Virginia | Richmond | Virginia Beach | The Old Dominion | June 25, 1788 |
Washington | Olympia | Seattle | Evergreen State | November 11, 1889 |
West Virginia | Charleston | Charleston | Mountain State | June 20, 1863 |
Wisconsin | Madison | Milwaukee | Badger State | May 29, 1848 |
Wyoming | Cheyenne | Cheyenne | Equality State | July 10, 1890 |