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List of US 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
Abou the United States
The United States of America (USA) operates as a federal republic which occupies most of North American territory. The country consists of 50 states and Washington D.C. as well as five major unincorporated territories and several minor possessions which makes it the third-largest nation by both land area and human population. The country extends across 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million square kilometers) which is slightly smaller than the combined size of Europe. According to 2024 population estimates the United States has more than 334 million inhabitants which ranks it as the third-largest nation globally behind China and India. The United States borders Canada to the north and Mexico to the south while having maritime borders with Russia and the Bahamas along with other nations. The United States encompasses diverse geographical regions including Alaskan arctic tundra and Hawaiian tropical zones as well as Appalachian mountain ranges in the east and Rocky Mountain chains and western deserts.
Geography
The United States spans different geographic regions which include multiple landforms and ecosystems. The eastern United States contains the Appalachian Mountains which stand as one of the oldest mountain ranges that extends from Canada down to northern Alabama. The central part of the country contains the Great Plains which forms a vast level region that functions as a major agricultural hub worldwide. The Rocky Mountains rise as towering peaks that extend from New Mexico all the way to Alaska in the western part of the country. The Rockies create a dry landscape which gives way to the Great Basin and Mojave Desert and the Colorado River-carved Grand Canyon. The Pacific Coast features both the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges together with the productive Central Valley of California.
The United States is endowed with abundant freshwater resources, with the Mississippi, Missouri, and Colorado Rivers being some of the major river systems. It also encompasses the Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, which are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world by surface area. The country’s climate is quite diverse due to its size and topography, from Arctic in northern Alaska to subtropical in Florida and tropical in Hawaii. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and wildfires are some of the natural disasters that are common, especially in vulnerable areas like the Gulf Coast, Midwest, and western states.
History
The United States territory has been occupied by the Navajo Cherokee Sioux and Iroquois Indigenous peoples together with other groups for at least 15,000 years. European explorers started their expeditions in the late 15th century by exploring the southern and western regions of Spain as well as the northern territories of France and the eastern coast of Britain. The first enduring English settlement emerged at Jamestown in Virginia during 1607. The British Empire developed thirteen colonies which served as important economic and political entities throughout the following century and a half.
During the 18th century, tensions between the colonies and Great Britain reached their peak in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). After the colonies won their independence, the United States declared itself an independent nation on July 4, 1776, and became a sovereign nation with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. The U.S. Constitution was adopted in 1787, which established a federal government with checks and balances among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
During the 19th century, the United States expanded rapidly westward, driven by the concept of Manifest Destiny. This period saw the Louisiana Purchase, the annexation of Texas, the acquisition of territories following the Mexican-American War, and the California Gold Rush. However, westward expansion was also marked by violent conflict with Native American tribes and the displacement of Indigenous populations. The issue of slavery, particularly its expansion into new territories, ultimately led to the Civil War (1861–1865), a conflict between the northern Union states and the southern Confederate states. The Union's victory preserved the nation and led to the abolition of slavery, although racial inequality persisted long after.
Modern Development
During the twentieth century the United States gained its position as a worldwide superpower. The United States took part in both World War I and World War II which led to its position as a leading military economic and cultural power. The United States experienced fast industrialization and technological advancement during the post-war era which established its position as a leading scientific power and aviation nation and space exploration leader after the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. The nation experienced significant domestic social and political transformations because of the Civil Rights Movement and women's rights movement and other equality and justice advocacy efforts.
The United States functions as a constitutional federal republic with democratic governance traditions that remain strong in the present. The nation holds United Nations membership together with NATO and World Bank affiliation while maintaining its position as the world leader in nominal GDP and possessing advanced infrastructure and educational and cultural sectors. The United States functions as a leading global power despite its ongoing challenges regarding political polarization and social inequality and climate change.
