US States Checklist
The list of US States is important to have as a checklist because it helps individuals know what the states are and their nicknames. This is helpful for when traveling within the US or when studying for a geography test.
1. Alabama:
The state of Alabama is located in the southeastern region of the US. It is known as the "Heart of Dixie" and has a population of over 4.7 million people. The capital city is Montgomery and the largest city is Birmingham. Some notable places in Alabama include the Talladega National Forest, the Gulf Coast, and the Birmingham Civil Rights District.
2. Alaska:
The state of Alaska is located in the northwestern region of the US. It is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun" and has a population of over 731,000 people. The capital city is Juneau and the largest city is Anchorage. Some notable places in Alaska include Denali National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, and Alyeska Ski Resort.
3. Arizona:
The state of Arizona is located in the southwestern region of the US. It is known as the "Grand Canyon State" and has a population of over 7 million people. The capital city is Phoenix and the largest city is Tucson. Some notable places in Arizona include Monument Valley, Havasu Falls, and Slide Rock State Park.
4. Arkansas:
The state of Arkansas is located in the southeastern region of the US. It is known as the "Natural State" and has a population of over 3 million people. The capital city is Little Rock and the largest city is Fort Smith. Some notable places in Arkansas include Hot Springs National Park, Crater of Diamonds State Park, and Lake Chicot State Park.
5. California:
The state of California is located in the western region of the US. It is known as both "The Golden State" and "The Left Coast" and has a population of over 39 million people. The capital city is Sacramento and the largest city is Los Angeles. Some notable places in California include Disneyland, Hollywood, and Yosemite National Park.
6. Colorado:
The state of Colorado is located in the Rocky Mountain region of the US. It is known as both "The Centennial State" and "Colorful Colorado" and has a population of over 5 million people. The capital city is Denver and the largest city is Colorado Springs. Some notable places in Colorado include Pike's Peak, Garden of Gods, and Royal Gorge Bridge & Park attraction park).
7. Connecticut:
The state of Connecticut is located in New England region of the US northeast coast .It it known as the "Constitution State", the "Nutmeg State", and has a population of over 3.5 million people. The capital city is Hartford and the largest city is Bridgeport. Some notable places in Connecticut include Yale University, Mystic Seaport, and Gillette Castle State Park.
8. Delaware:
The state of Delaware is located on the Mid-Atlantic coast of the US northeast region. It is known as the "First State" because it was the first to ratify the Constitution. It also has a population of over 925,000 people. The capital city is Dover and the largest city is Wilmington. Some notable places in Delaware include Rehoboth Beach,Lewes Beach, and Dover International Speedway.
9. Florida:
The state of Florida is located in the southeastern region of the US. It is known as both "The Sunshine State" and "The Alligator State" and has a population of over 20 million people. The capital city is Tallahassee and the largest city is Jacksonville. Some notable places in Florida include Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and Daytona International Speedway.
10. Georgia:
The state of Georgia is located in the southeastern region of the US. It is known as the "Peach State" and has a population of over 10 million people. The capital city is Atlanta and the largest city is Augusta. Some notable places in Georgia include Stone Mountain Park, Six Flags Over Georgia,