What states don't exist?

From Jefferson to Texlahoma, we've rounded up seven unique almost-states and given them the special postcard treatment.
  • Absaroka. ...
  • Jefferson. ...
  • South California. ...
  • Deseret. ...
  • South Florida. ...
  • Texlahoma. ...
  • Franklin.
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What is the most unknown state?

The results from Sporcle's “US States Quiz” make it clear that Missouri is the most forgotten state.
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Has America lost a state?

Each step of the governor's trek through the Appalachian wilderness led him closer to his trial for treason in Morganton, North Carolina. Sevier's arrest marked the end of Franklin and the beginning of its designation as “America's Lost State.”
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Are there still only 50 states?

The United States is made up of a total of 50 states, plus the District of Columbia – or Washington D.C. There are 48 contiguous states, plus Alaska located in the far northwestern part of North America and Hawaii located in the mid-Pacific. The United States also has five major territories and various islands.
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What are the most remembered states?

The top 10 most-remembered states are New York, California, Nevada, Washington, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, North Dakota, South Dakota, and North Carolina. The states that fell in the bottom 10 are Indiana, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Nebraska.
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Proposed American States That Didn't Exist



Which state is most popular?

Maharashtra state is the most visited state by domestic tourists in country and attracts many tourists from different states and foreigners too.
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Why are there 52 stars on the American flag?

How many stars and stripes are on the flag? There are 50 stars representing the 50 states and there are 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies. from The CIA World Factbook.
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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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Why Puerto Rico is not a state?

As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens. However, while subject to U.S. federal laws, island-based Puerto Ricans can't vote in presidential elections and lack voting representation in Congress. As a U.S. territory, it is neither a state nor an independent country.
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Did the US ever lost a war?

US lost five major wars after 1945

However, the US was unable to get any significant victory in its wars abroad. America fought five major wars after 1945 including Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan in addition to some minor wars in Somalia, Yemen, and Libya.
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What was Kentucky almost called?

If he'd had his way, Kentucky would have been called Transylvania and we'd be placing bets on horses at the Transylvania Derby. Boone hoped to call the colony's capital Boonesborough, but much to the explorer's chagrin, North Carolina and Virginia voted against Transylvania's existence.
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Is Transylvania in the US?

Transylvania is an unincorporated community in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population of Transylvania was 743.
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What is the least visited state in the US?

And when it comes to tourism, North Dakota is rock bottom. It holds the dubious distinction of being the least visited state in America. In some ways, this isn't so surprising.
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Is Delaware the forgotten state?

Delaware

Bet you didn't know Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it the very first U.S. state! Still, 19.1% of people forget to list Delaware.
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Is Delaware a state?

State Nickname

Delaware is known by this nickname due to the fact that on December 7, 1787, it became the first of the 13 original states to ratify the U.S. Constitution. “The First State” became the official State nickname on May 23, 2002 following a request by Mrs.
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Can DC become a state?

Is it Constitutional for the federal district to be reduced in size and the residential and commercial portions of DC to become a State? Yes. Article I. Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution sets only a maximum size (“…not exceeding ten Miles square…”) for the federal “Seat of the Government of the United States”.
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Is DC in Virginia or Maryland?

Washington is in neither Virginia nor Maryland. It is in the District of Columbia, which is the district designated way back when for the Federal Government.
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Are there two Washingtons?

The two Washingtons are roughly 3,000 miles apart. Washington the state is directly south of British Columbia. Washington, D.C. is in the central area of the U.S. east coast.
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How old is USA?

Technically, America is 245 years old: the nation first declared her independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776.
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What is the name of the 51st state?

Puerto Rico is designated in its constitution as the "Commonwealth of Puerto Rico". The Constitution of Puerto Rico, which became effective in 1952, adopted the name of Estado Libre Asociado (literally translated as "Free Associated State"), officially translated into English as Commonwealth, for its body politic.
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What is the #1 best state to live in?

Best States 2021
  • #1. Washington.
  • #2. Minnesota.
  • #3. Utah.
  • #4. New Hampshire.
  • #5. Idaho.
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Which state is more beautiful?

1. California. Because it's insanely diverse, charmingly creative, and it has it all – from sun-kissed surf beaches and fascinating cities to picturesque vineyards, rugged mountains, soaring redwood forests, and dramatic deserts – California stands atop of my list as the most beautiful state in the US.
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What state has the best quality of life?

Washington. Washington state has the highest quality of life in all 50 states.
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