You states of U.S they are the federative units that make up the US territory. Each state has a limited sovereign power, having the obligation to, according to the Constitution of the country, share part of its powers with the Federal Government. The states are responsible for investing in the education, health, infrastructure, security and transport sectors.
United States States and Capitals
Alabama (Montgomery)
Alaska (Juneau)
Arkansas (Little Rock)
Arizona (Phoenix)
California (Sacrament)
North Carolina (Raleigh)
South Carolina (Columbia)
Colorado (Denver)
Connecticut (Hartford)
North Dakota (Bismarck)
South Dakota (Pierre)
Delaware (Dover)
Florida (Tallahassee)
Georgia (Atlanta)
Hawaii (Honolulu)
Idaho (Boise)
Illinois (Springfield)
Indiana (Indianapolis)
Iowa (Des Moines);
Kansas (Topeka)
Kentucky (Frankfort)
Louisiana (Baton Rouge)
Maine (August)
Maryland (Annapolis)
Massachusetts (Boston)
Michigan (Lansing)
Minnesota (Saint Paul)
Mississippi (Jackson)
Missouri (Jefferson City)
Montana (Helena)
Nebraska (Lincoln)
Nevada (Carson City)
New Hampshire (Concord)
New Jersey (Trenton)
New York (Albany)
New Mexico (Santa Fe)
Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
Ohio (Columbus)
Oregon (Salem)
Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
Rhode Island (Providence)
Tennessee (Nashville)
Texas (Austin)
Utah (Salt Lake City)
Vermont (Montpelier)
Virginia (Richmond)
West Virginia (Charleston)
Washington (Olympia)
Wisconsin (Madison)
Wyoming (Cheyenne)
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How many states does the United States have?
The United States is formed by 50 states plus your federal district, the District of Columbia, and some territories incorporated, which are an integral part of the country, and unincorporated, which correspond to possessions of the United States.
Each state is represented both in the United States Congress, the country's legislative body, as well as in the Electoral College established by the Constitution.
Each unit, or state, is divided into counties, whose responsibilities are different for each state, and it is up to the state to organize these subdivisions and delegate responsibilities. In Alaska, these divisions are called districts, and in Louisiana, parishes. Each county has a seat where government representatives are based.
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State with the largest territorial extension
The state of the United States with the largest territorial extension is the Alaska. With about 1,723,336 km2, Alaska represents approximately 17.53% of the US territory. Another curiosity about the state is that despite not being the least populous, it is the most sparselytown, with the lowest demographic density in the country.
State of smaller territorial extension
Rhode Island it is the state with the smallest territorial extension in the country. With only 3,144 km2, Rhode Island accounts for approximately 0.04% of the US territory.
most populous states
The most populous state in the United States is the state ofCalifornia. Located on the West Coast, California has approximately 37,253,956 inhabitants. It is also the state that receives the largest number of immigrants in the country, given the immigrant policy established in the territory. The second most populous state is Texas, followed by New York and Florida. The least populated state is Wyoming, with approximately 579,315 inhabitants.
States with the best cost of living
A survey conducted in 2015 by the website moneyRates and published by forbes evaluated the states with the best cost of living in the United States, based on criteria such as: average wages, taxes, cost of living, unemployment rate and safety in the workplace. The state with the best cost of living is the Texas, seen the increase in the average wage and also the decrease in unemployment rates. The second ranked state is Washington and the third Wyoming.
richer states
The United States represents the nation with the largest economy in the world. Consequently, their states have great wealth. According to a study published by Exam, in 2015, the state with the largest economy in the United States is the California. O Gross Domestic Product of the state is approximately US$3.3 trillion. Second in the ranking is the state of New York with around US$2.2 trillion and in third place the state of Texas with a GDP of approximately US$1.59 trillion.
most visited states
→ New York: New York is one of the most visited states in the United States. About 39 million tourists visit the state during the year. New York has several sights like Times Square and Central Park. New York City (which bears the same name as the state) is considered one of the best areas to live in the world.
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→ Florida: According to data fromVisit Florida, in the first quarter of 2018 alone, around 33.2 million tourists visited the state. Many domestic visitors, Canadians, Brazilians and several other nationalities come to the state due, especially, to the cities of Orlando where the various theme parks such as the Walt Disney World and Miami, which is very popular for its beaches, nightclubs, shopping malls, among others.
→ Texas: Texas is one of the most popular states for those looking for fun. Las Vegas, one of its main cities, is synonymous with entertainment, games, concerts, theaters. About 43 million tourists visit Las Vegas annually. The city is world famous for its numerous casinos such as the Stratosphere and Treasure Island.
Best states for business
According to a ranking published by Forbes, in 2016, the best states to do business in the United States are: Utah, North Carolina, Nebraska and Texas. The ranking is based on some criteria, such as business costs, job offer, economic climate, growth prospects, quality of life and regulation that also involves laws that protect people from possible discrimination based on their sexual identity or of gender. The ranking also disclosed the worst states, including: Hawaii, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Alabama.
By Rafaela Sousa
Graduated in Geography