NEW YORK | NY |
If New York State were an independent nation, it would rank as the 11th largest economy in the world, ranking 1st nationally. NYCβs island of Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Times Square & Central Park.
Capital: Albany
Population: 20.3 million
NORTH DAKOTA | ND |
Dakota is the Sioux word for "friend" or "ally." The Dakota Territory was divided on November 2, 1889.
The geographical center of North America is in Rugby. It is the only state in the country with a state-owned bank.
Capital: Bismarck
Population: 762,062
TENNESSEE | TN |
Capital of Country Music, also known as the Energy Capital of the World, also counts 3,800 caves. The state has 8 borders. Kingston was the state capital for one day.
Capital: Nashville
Population: 6,916,897
TEXAS | TX |
Known as The Lone Star State, famous for BBQ & Rodeo, it is the second largest U.S. state by both area (after AK) and population (after CA). Texas is the only state to have the flags of 6 different nations fly over it.
Capital: Austin
Population: 29 million
UTAH | UT |
The state is known for having the best skiing in the country, and the mountains receive an average of 500 inches of snow per year. Today 60% are mormons. Utah has high rates of drug abuse in the United States.
Capital: Salt Lake City
Population: 3.206 million
VERMONT | VT |
Vermont was the first state to outlaw slavery. To favor local businesses, Vermont, named the healthiest state in the country, is the only state that does not have a McDonalds.
Capital: Montpelier
Population: 623,989
VIRGINIA | VA |
Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I of England who was called the Virgin Queen. Birthplace of 8 US presidents, more than any other state. The state is one of the 13 original colonies, with historic landmarks.
Capital: Richmond
Population: 8,654,542
WASHINGTON | WA |
Washington is known for being the birthplace of Starbucks, for its football team and for being rugged and stunningly beautiful. Very cold, the state has more glaciers than any other state.
Capital: Olympia
Population: 7,705,281
WISCONSIN | WI |
The state is one of the nation's leading dairy producers and is known as "America's Dairyland"; it is particularly famous for its cheese. The state is also famous for its beer, particularly and historically in Milwaukee.
Capital: Madison
Population: 5,893,718
WYOMING | WY |
Wyoming is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. The 10th largest state by area, it is also the least populous, and the least densely populated state in the contiguous United States.
Capital: Cheyenne
Population: 578,759 (2019)