What are the 50 states in order?

The 50 U.S. states, in alphabetical order, along with each state's flag:
  • Alabama.
  • Alaska.
  • Arizona.
  • Arkansas.
  • California.
  • Colorado.
  • Connecticut.
  • Delaware.
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What is the order of the states from 1 to 50?

Order of States' Admission
  • Delaware. Dec. 7, 1787.
  • Pennsylvania. Dec 12, 1787.
  • New Jersey. Dec. 18, 1787.
  • Georgia. Jan. 2, 1788.
  • Connecticut. Jan. 9, 1788.
  • Massachusetts. Feb.6, 1788.
  • Maryland. Apr. 28, 1788.
  • South Carolina. May 23, 1788.
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What are the 52 state of America?

USA has had 50 states since 1959. The District of Columbia is a federal district, not a state. Many lists include DC and Puerto Rico, which makes for 52 "states and other jurisdictions". Maybe that's the root of the myth?
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What are the 50 states in alphabetical order and capitals?

50 States and Capitals Alphabetically by Capital
  • Albany - New York States and capitals alphabetized by capital Source.
  • Annapolis - Maryland.
  • Atlanta - Georgia.
  • Augusta - Maine.
  • Austin - Texas.
  • Baton Rouge - Louisiana.
  • Bismarck - North Dakota.
  • Boise - Idaho.
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What is the 50 state?

Hawaii joined the Union on this day in 1959, an act that remains historically significant but not without controversy. The Admission Act was enacted on March 18, 1959, by Congress, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower then signed a proclamation naming Hawaii as the 50th state on August 21, 1959.
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The 50 States in Order of Statehood Animation



Which state is Washington D.C. belong to?

Washington D.C. is not located in any of the 50 US states. It is located in the District of Columbia, which is what D.C. stands for. The location of Washington D.C. Originally, the seat of the government of the United States was located in Philadelphia, where members of the Continental Congress met.
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What are the 4 smallest states?

The 5 Smallest States by Land Area
  • Rhode Island—1,045 square miles (2,707 square kilometers) ...
  • Delaware—1,954 square miles (5,061 square kilometers) ...
  • Connecticut—4,845 square miles (12,548 square kilometers) ...
  • Hawaii—6,423 square miles (16,635 square kilometers)
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What is the longest state?

The longest state in the United States of America is Alaska, which is approximately 1,400 miles by 2,700 miles.
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What's the oldest state?

AUGUSTA, Maine - The U.S. Census Bureau says Maine is still the nation's oldest state, with New Hampshire and Vermont right behind. The 2017 American Community Survey found the median age in Maine was 44.6, virtually unchanged from 2016.
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What state was number 48?

However, after much effort, on January 6, 1912 New Mexico became the 47th state and on February 14, 1912 Arizona became the 48th state in the Union.
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What letter isn't in any state name?

Got your guess? Well, my trivia-savvy friends, the answer is...Q. That's right—50 different names, and not one of them contains the letter Q. Every other letter of our alphabet shows up at least once (well, unless you count these 6 letters that dropped out of our alphabet.)
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What city name is in all 50 states?

The name "Springfield" is often thought to be the only community name appearing in each of the 50 states, but at last count it was in only 34 states.
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Is Alaska The 49 or 50 state?

1959: Alaska and Hawaii admitted, respectively, as the 49th and 50th states of the Union.
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Which state is least populated?

Wyoming is the least populated US state.
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Why is DC called DC?

Washington, DC, isn't a state; it's a district. DC stands for District of Columbia. Its creation comes directly from the US Constitution, which provides that the district, "not exceeding 10 Miles square," would "become the Seat of the Government of the United States."
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Why is DC not a state?

So, to compromise, George Washington himself chose a location bordering the Potomac River. The northern Maryland and the southern Virginia would be the two states to cede land for this new capital, which was founded in 1790. So, in short, statehood for D.C. would directly contradict the Constitution.
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Which state is the White House in?

The White House is the official office and residence of the president of the United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C.
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How many states there are in USA?

States of the U.S.

There are fifty (50) states and Washington D.C.The last two states to join the Union were Alaska (49th) and Hawaii (50th). Both joined in 1959. Washington D.C. is a federal district under the authority of Congress.
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