List of State Names

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Map showing the states of America

Summary

This blog post provides a comprehensive list of all 50 U.S. states, including key details such as each state's full name, two-letter abbreviation, capital city, population (as of 2022), area in square kilometers, and the date it joined the Union. The information is presented in an easy-to-read format, making it a quick reference for anyone seeking basic facts about each state. The post also includes a map of the U.S. to visually highlight the states.

The following 50 States List shows details of all of the States of the United States of America.

list of states
Map showing the states of America

It is designed to be very easy to use as well as find out the information and data that you are looking for.

In this list of states, you will find:

  • The full name of the state
  • The accepted state abbreviation of 2 letters
  • The state capital city
  • The population as of 2022
  • The area in KM²
  • The date that state entered the union

Key Points

  • The blog post provides a comprehensive list of all 50 U.S. states with key details.
  • Each state entry includes the full name, 2-letter abbreviation, and capital city.
  • Population figures for each state are provided as of 2022.
  • The area of each state is listed in square kilometers (KM²).
  • The date each state entered the Union is included for historical context.
  • California is the most populous state with over 39 million residents.
  • Alaska is the largest state by area with over 1.7 million KM².
  • Rhode Island is the smallest state by area with just 3,999 KM².
  • Delaware was the first state to enter the Union on December 7, 1787.
  • Hawaii was the most recent state to join, entering the Union on August 21, 1959.

Quiz

List of State Names Quiz

Which state has the abbreviation 'AK'?
What is the abbreviation for Colorado?
When did Texas enter the Union?
What is the capital of Montana?
What is the capital of New York?
What is the population of Florida as of 2022?
Which state has the largest population as of 2022?
Which state entered the Union on Aug. 21, 1959?
What is the capital of California?
Which state has the smallest area in KM²?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What information is provided for each state in the list?
A:For each state, the list provides the full name, the 2-letter abbreviation, the state capital city, the population as of 2022, the area in KM², and the date the state entered the union.
Q:Which state has the largest population according to the list?
A:California has the largest population with 39,538,223 people as of 2022.
Q:Which state has the smallest area in KM²?
A:Rhode Island has the smallest area with 3,999 KM².
Q:When did Alaska enter the union?
A:Alaska entered the union on January 3, 1959.
Q:What is the capital city of Texas?
A:The capital city of Texas is Austin.
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Edward Savey holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on constitutional law from Georgetown University. He launched constitutionUS.com as its editor, striving to make complex constitutional topics accessible to the public.

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