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List of States in USA: The United States of America is a country situated in the North American continent. It is the fourth largest country in the world as per the area covered.

The United States of America consists of 50 states, a federal district and 5 major territories. Each state is having a separate governor. The mainland USA consists of 48 states while the states of Alaska and Hawaii are situated away from mainland USA.

Let us look at the list of the States of the USA and their capitals:

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The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. Each state also has its own capital city.

Alabama 

Alabama is the 30th largest state in the US and the 24th most populous of the 50 states. The state is nicknamed the "Heart of Dixie" and is known for its Civil War history and culture. 

Alaska

Alaska is the largest and third-least populous of the 50 states. Alaska became the 49th state in 1959. 

Arizona

Arizona State is the home to the Grand Canyons, it is the 48th state to be included in the list of states of the USA.

Arkansas

Arkansas is the 27th largest state with a population of over 3 million.  The state is known for its southern culture. 

California

California is the 3rd largest state. In 1848, gold was discovered in California. This led to a massive influx of people to the state, known as the Gold Rush. 

Colorado

Colorado became the 38th state on August 1, 1876. The state became a popular destination for gold and silver prospectors in the 19th century. This is because of the discovery of gold in 1858 that led to the Pikes Peak Gold Rush and brought thousands of people to the region. 

Colorado was a major player in the American Civil War. The state was divided between Union and Confederate supporters, and the Battle of Glorieta Pass was fought in Colorado in 1862.

Connecticut

Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies of the United States and it was the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on January 9, 1788.

The state's nickname is the "Constitution State" because it was the first state to adopt a written constitution.

Delaware

Delaware is the 2nd smallest and 6th least populous of the 50 states with a population of 1.02 million residents in 2022. The state is known as the “first state” as it was the first of the 13 original states to accept the U.S. Constitution. 

The smallest state in the United States is Rhode Island. It has a land area of only 1,545 square miles and a population of just over 1 million people. 

List of all the States in USA: Important Facts

Alaska: The capital of the largest state in the US, Alaska is Juneau. It is the most remote capital in the United States.

California: It is one of the most popular states in the USA. It is also the most populous state in the USA. It is home to Hollywood and some of the biggest tech companies in the world like Alphabet, Apple, Adobe, HP,  Intel, Meta etc. 

New York: New York is a state with a rich history and culture. The state is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the US, including the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park. New York is also a major centre for business, finance, and media.

Texas: It is the second largest state in the USA both in size and population. It is located in the South Central region of the USA and is also known as the Lone Star State. This is because when Texas declared itself independent in 1836 it flew a flag with a single star.

Colorado is the home to Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Colorado Plateau.

Washington is known as the State of Washington to make it separate from the capital of the USA which is Washington D.C. 

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