The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C.), five major territories, and various minor islands. The 50 states and Washington D.C. are located in North America between Canada and Mexico. The territories are located in the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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- Alabama (AL)
- Alaska (AK)
- Arizona (AZ)
- Arkansas (AR)
- California (CA)
- Colorado (CO)
- Connecticut (CT)
- Delaware (DE)
- Florida (FL)
- Georgia (GA)
- Hawaii (HI)
- Idaho (ID)
- Illinois (IL)
- Indiana (IN)
- Iowa (IA)
- Kansas (KS)
- Kentucky (KY)
- Louisiana (LA)
- Maine (ME)
- Maryland (MD)
- Massachusetts (MA)
- Michigan (MI)
- Minnesota (MN)
- Mississippi (MS)
- Missouri (MO)
- Montana (MT)
- Nebraska (NE)
- Nevada (NV)
- New Hampshire (NH)
- New Jersey (NJ)
- New Mexico (NM)
- New York (NY)
- North Carolina (NC)
- North Dakota (ND)
- Ohio (OH)
- Oklahoma (OK)
- Oregon (OR)
- Pennsylvania (PA)
- Rhode Island (RI)
- South Carolina (SC)
- South Dakota (SD)
- Tennessee (TN)
- Texas (TX)
- Utah (UT)
- Vermont (VT)
- Virginia (VA)
- Washington (WA)
- West Virginia (WV)
- Wisconsin (WI)
- Wyoming (WY)
The states are divided into two main regions: the contiguous United States and Alaska.
The contiguous United States is made up of the 48 states that are located in the middle of North America. Alaska is the largest state in the United States and is located in the northwest corner of North America. Hawaii is the only state that is not located in the contiguous United States. It is an archipelago of islands in the central Pacific Ocean.
The 50 states have different histories, cultures, and economies. Some of the most populous states include California, Texas, New York, and Florida. Some of the smallest states include Wyoming, Vermont, and Alaska.
The states are governed by their own constitutions and laws. They have their own governments, which are headed by governors. The states also have their own legislatures, which make laws for the state.
The states are represented in the federal government by the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Each state has two senators, who serve six-year terms. The number of representatives that a state has in the House of Representatives is based on the state’s population.
The states are an important part of the United States. They are responsible for providing many of the services that people need, such as education, healthcare, and transportation. They also play an important role in the federal government.