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List of 50 U.S. States
The list below highlights all 50 states of the United States of America along with their respective capitals. States represent the first-level administrative divisions of the United States.
S.N.
State Name
Capital Name
1
Alabama
Montgomery
2
Alaska
Juneau
3
Arizona
Phoenix
4
Arkansas
Little Rock
5
California
Sacramento
6
Colorado
Denver
7
Connecticut
Hartford
8
Delaware
Dover
9
Florida
Tallahassee
10
Georgia
Atlanta
11
Hawaii
Honolulu
12
Idaho
Boise
13
Illinois
Springfield
14
Indiana
Indianapolis
15
Iowa
Des Moines
16
Kansas
Topeka
17
Kentucky
Frankfort
18
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
19
Maine
Augusta
20
Maryland
Annapolis
21
Massachusetts
Boston
22
Michigan
Lansing
23
Minnesota
Saint Paul
24
Mississippi
Jackson
25
Missouri
Jefferson City
26
Montana
Helena
27
Nebraska
Lincoln
28
Nevada
Carson City
29
New Hampshire
Concord
30
New Jersey
Trenton
31
New Mexico
Santa Fe
32
New York
Albany
33
North Carolina
Raleigh
34
North Dakota
Bismarck
35
Ohio
Columbus
36
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
37
Oregon
Salem
38
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
39
Rhode Island
Providence
40
South Carolina
Columbia
41
South Dakota
Pierre
42
Tennessee
Nashville
43
Texas
Austin
44
Utah
Salt Lake City
45
Vermont
Montpelier
46
Virginia
Richmond
47
Washington
Olympia
48
West Virginia
Charleston
49
Wisconsin
Madison
50
Wyoming
Cheyenne
U.S. states sharing borders with Canada
S.N.
State
Detail
1
Alaska
Land and maritime borders
2
Washington
Land and maritime borders
3
Idaho
Land border
4
Montana
Land border
5
North Dakota
Land border
6
Minnesota
Land and maritime borders (via Lake Superior)
7
Michigan
Maritime border (via the Great Lakes)
8
New York
Land and maritime borders (via the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River)
9
Vermont
Land border
10
New Hampshire
Land border
11
Maine
Land and maritime borders
U.S. states sharing borders with Mexico
S.N.
State
Detail
1
California
Land border
2
Arizona
Land border
3
New Mexico
Land border
4
Texas
Land and maritime borders (via the Gulf of Mexico)
U.S. States
There are fifty states in the United States, each with unique governance, culture, and economic contribution capacity. With these states dispersed over more than 3.8 million square miles, the United States ranks third in land area among all the countries in the world. States vary greatly in size, density, and demographics; the population is more over 330 million. Although they follow the U.S. Constitution, each state runs under a federal system so they have their own constitutions, legislatures, and court systems.
With about 39 million people and a Gross State Product (GSP) almost $4 trillion as of 2024, California, the most populated state, boasts the biggest economy in the nation. In technology, entertainment, and agriculture it leads worldwide. Driven by sectors including industry, technology, and energy, Texas follows with around 30 million people and a GSP of over $2.5 trillion. Third most populous state, Florida boasts around 22 million citizens and depends on tourism, industry, and trade internationally.
With more than 19 million people living there, New York is a financial powerhouse mostly thanks to Wall Street, media, and international business. With around 12.5 million residents, Chicago serves as Illinois' economic hub and significantly influences transportation, technology, and finance. With populations above 11 million, Pennsylvania and Ohio have robust industrial and healthcare sectors; Georgia and North Carolina lead the South with expanding metropolitan areas and rising technology centers.
Geography and temperature vary greatly among states; from the deserts of Arizona and Nevada to the forests of Oregon and Maine. Covering more than 663,000 square miles, Alaska, the biggest state by land size, has a population of about 730,000. With a population of roughly 1.4 million, Hawaii—the lone island state—has a tropical climate and a distinct cultural legacy.
Economically, every state exhibits different industrial characteristics. Though states like Michigan and Indiana have diversified into automotive technology and logistics, the Midwest, sometimes known as the "Rust Belt," traditionally relied on manufacturing. Major automakers and aerospace companies have drawn to the Southeast—including Tennessee and Alabama. Thanks to its technology sectors and natural resource businesses, Colorado and Utah as part of the Mountain West have seen explosive expansion.
States also vary in their systems of healthcare and education. With prestigious colleges like Harvard and MIT and top-notch public institutions, Massachusetts regularly ranks among the best states in education. Mississippi and West Virginia, on the other hand, have battled declining educational ranks but have undertaken changes meant to raise results. regions like Minnesota, known for the Mayo Clinic, Massachusetts lead in medical research and healthcare quality in healthcare; rural regions can have shortages of medical experts and healthcare facilities.
States' political environments vary greatly. Leaning liberal, California, New York, and Massachusetts pass progressive laws on labor rights, healthcare, and climate change. Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, on the other hand, have conservative policies emphasizing reduced taxes, business-friendly laws, and little government intrusion. Often determining the result of presidential elections, swing states including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Arizona are quite important.
States vary in their infrastructure; severely rural states like Wyoming and Montana rely mostly on personal vehicles, while more populated places like New York and Illinois have significant public transportation systems. Some of the busiest airports and seaports among California, Florida, and Texas help to promote international trade and travel.
Culturally, states have individual identities shaped by their demography and past. While Western states like Colorado and Oregon stress outdoor recreation and environmental preservation, Southern states such Louisiana and Georgia have great ties to historical customs, music, and cuisine. While states like New Mexico and Arizona have great Native American and Hispanic influence, northeastern states—including Massachusetts and Rhode Island—are rich in colonial history.
Every state adds to the general diversity and economic vitality of the United States. Although they have a shared national identity, their unique policies, systems of governance, and cultures build a dynamic and multifarious federation that keeps changing.
