There are 50 states in the United States of America. These 50 states form the United States of America, each with its own state government, laws, and cultural identity, contributing to the diversity and unity of the nation.
Washington, D.C. is the capital city and the federal district of the United States.
List of the 50 states of the United States in an alphabetical order
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
In addition to the 50 states, there are five major populated territories and various minor islands and territories under U.S. sovereignty.
The five major populated territories are:
- Puerto Rico
- Guam
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
There are also several smaller territories, including Palau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and others, which have varying levels of affiliation or status with the United States.
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