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Alabama

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Alabama
State of Alabama
Nickname(s)
The Yellowhammer State, The Heart of Dixie, and The Cotton State
Motto(s)
Latin: Audemus jura nostra defendere
(We dare defend our rights)
Anthem: Alabama
Map of the United States with Alabama highlighted
Map of the United States with Alabama highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Alabama Territory
Admitted to the UnionDecember 14, 1819 (22nd)
Capital Montgomery
Largest city Birmingham
Largest county or equivalent Baldwin County
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Birmingham
Government
 •  Governor Kay Ivey ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth (R)
Legislature Alabama Legislature
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Supreme Court of Alabama
U.S. senators Richard Shelby (R)
Doug Jones ( D)
U.S. House delegation6 Republicans
1 Democrat ( list)
Area
 • Total52,419 sq mi (135,765 km2)
 • Land50,744 sq mi (131,426 km2)
 • Water1,675 sq mi (4,338 km2)  3.20%
 • Rank 30th
Dimensions
 • Length330 mi (531 km)
 • Width190 mi (305 km)
Elevation
500 ft (150 m)
Highest elevation2,413 ft (735.5 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total4,903,185
 • Rank 24th
  • Rank 27th
 •  Median household income
$48,123 [6]
 • Income rank
46th
Demonym Alabamian [5]
Language
 •  Official language English
 •  Spoken languageAs of 2010 [4]
  • English 95.1%
  • Spanish 3.1%
Time zones
most of state UTC−06:00 ( Central)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT)
Phenix City area UTC−05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
AL
ISO 3166 code US-AL
Traditional abbreviationAla.
Latitude30°11' N to 35° N
Longitude84°53' W to 88°28' W
Website alabama.gov
Alabama
State of Alabama
Nickname(s)
The Yellowhammer State, The Heart of Dixie, and The Cotton State
Motto(s)
Latin: Audemus jura nostra defendere
(We dare defend our rights)
Anthem: Alabama
Map of the United States with Alabama highlighted
Map of the United States with Alabama highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Alabama Territory
Admitted to the UnionDecember 14, 1819 (22nd)
Capital Montgomery
Largest city Birmingham
Largest county or equivalent Baldwin County
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Birmingham
Government
 •  Governor Kay Ivey ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth (R)
Legislature Alabama Legislature
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Supreme Court of Alabama
U.S. senators Richard Shelby (R)
Doug Jones ( D)
U.S. House delegation6 Republicans
1 Democrat ( list)
Area
 • Total52,419 sq mi (135,765 km2)
 • Land50,744 sq mi (131,426 km2)
 • Water1,675 sq mi (4,338 km2)  3.20%
 • Rank 30th
Dimensions
 • Length330 mi (531 km)
 • Width190 mi (305 km)
Elevation
500 ft (150 m)
Highest elevation2,413 ft (735.5 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total4,903,185
 • Rank 24th
  • Rank 27th
 •  Median household income
$48,123 [6]
 • Income rank
46th
Demonym Alabamian [5]
Language
 •  Official language English
 •  Spoken languageAs of 2010 [4]
  • English 95.1%
  • Spanish 3.1%
Time zones
most of state UTC−06:00 ( Central)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT)
Phenix City area UTC−05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
AL
ISO 3166 code US-AL
Traditional abbreviationAla.
Latitude30°11' N to 35° N
Longitude84°53' W to 88°28' W
Website alabama.gov

Arizona

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Arizona
State of Arizona
Nickname(s)
The Grand Canyon State;
The Copper State;
The Valentine State
Motto
Ditat Deus (God enriches)
Anthem: The Arizona March Song" and "Arizona"
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Map of the United States with Arizona highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Arizona Territory
Admitted to the UnionFebruary 14, 1912 (48th)
Capital
( and largest city)
Phoenix
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Phoenix
Government
 •  Governor Doug Ducey ( R)
 •  Secretary of State Katie Hobbs ( D)
Legislature Arizona Legislature
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators Kyrsten Sinema (D)
Martha McSally (R)
U.S. House delegation5 Democrats
4 Republicans ( list)
Area
 • Total113,990 [8] sq mi (295,234 km2)
 • Rank 6th
Dimensions
 • Length400 mi (645 km)
 • Width310 mi (500 km)
Elevation
4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Highest elevation12,637 ft (3,852 m)
Lowest elevation
( Colorado River at the Sonora border [2] [3])
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 • Total7,171,646 (2,018)
 • Rank 14th
 • Density57/sq mi (22/km2)
  • Rank 33rd
 •  Median household income
$56,581 [9]
 • Income rank
29th
Demonym Arizonan [7]
Language
 •  Official language English
 •  Spoken languageAs of 2010
Time zones
Most of state UTC-07:00 ( Mountain)
Navajo Nation UTC-07:00 ( Mountain)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-06:00 ( MDT)
USPS abbreviation
AZ
ISO 3166 code US-AZ
Traditional abbreviationAriz.
Latitude31°  20′ N to 37° N
Longitude109°  03′ W to 114°  49′ W
Website www.az.gov
Arizona
State of Arizona
Nickname(s)
The Grand Canyon State;
The Copper State;
The Valentine State
Motto
Ditat Deus (God enriches)
Anthem: The Arizona March Song" and "Arizona"
Map of the United States with Arizona highlighted
Map of the United States with Arizona highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Arizona Territory
Admitted to the UnionFebruary 14, 1912 (48th)
Capital
( and largest city)
Phoenix
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Phoenix
Government
 •  Governor Doug Ducey ( R)
 •  Secretary of State Katie Hobbs ( D)
Legislature Arizona Legislature
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators Kyrsten Sinema (D)
Martha McSally (R)
U.S. House delegation5 Democrats
4 Republicans ( list)
Area
 • Total113,990 [8] sq mi (295,234 km2)
 • Rank 6th
Dimensions
 • Length400 mi (645 km)
 • Width310 mi (500 km)
Elevation
4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Highest elevation12,637 ft (3,852 m)
Lowest elevation72 ft (22 m)
( Colorado River at the Sonora border [2] [3])
Population
 • Total7,171,646 (2,018)
 • Rank 14th
 • Density57/sq mi (22/km2)
  • Rank 33rd
 •  Median household income
$56,581 [9]
 • Income rank
29th
Demonym Arizonan [7]
Language
 •  Official language English
 •  Spoken languageAs of 2010
Time zones
Most of state UTC-07:00 ( Mountain)
Navajo Nation UTC-07:00 ( Mountain)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-06:00 ( MDT)
USPS abbreviation
AZ
ISO 3166 code US-AZ
Traditional abbreviationAriz.
Latitude31°  20′ N to 37° N
Longitude109°  03′ W to 114°  49′ W
Website www.az.gov

Alaska

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Alaska
Alax̂sxax̂ ( Aleut)
Alaasikaq ( Inupiaq)
Anáaski ( Tlingit)
Alas'kaaq ( Alutiiq)
State of Alaska
Flag of Alaska
Nickname
The Last Frontier
Motto
North to the Future
Anthem: Alaska's Flag
Map of the United States with Alaska highlighted
Map of the United States with Alaska highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Territory of Alaska
Admitted to the UnionJanuary 3, 1959 (49th)
Capital Juneau
Largest city Anchorage
Government
 •  Governor Mike Dunleavy ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer (R)
Legislature Alaska Legislature
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators Lisa Murkowski ( R)
Dan Sullivan ( R)
U.S. House delegation Don Young ( R) ( at-large) ( list)
Area
 • Total663,268 sq mi (1,717,856 km2)
 • Land571,951 sq mi (1,481,346 km2)
 • Water91,316 sq mi (236,507 km2)  13.77%
 • Rank 1st
Dimensions
 • Length1,420 mi (2,285 km)
 • Width2,261 mi (3,639 km)
Elevation
1,900 ft (580 m)
Highest elevation20,310 ft (6,190.5 m)
Lowest elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 • Total710,249
 • Rank 48th
 • Density1.26/sq mi (0.49/km2)
  • Rank 50th
 •  Median household income
$73,181 [11]
 • Income rank
8th
Demonyms Alaskan
Language
 •  Official language English, Inupiat, Central Siberian Yupik, Central Alaskan Yup'ik, Alutiiq, Unangan ("Aleut"), Dena'ina, Deg Xinag, Holikachuk, Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Gwich'in, Lower Tanana, Upper Tanana, Tanacross, Hän, Ahtna, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Coast Tsimshian
 •  Spoken languageEnglish 86.3%
Alaska Native languages 5.2%
Tagalog 3.4%
Spanish 2.9%
Others 2.2%
Time zones
east of 169° 30' UTC-09:00 ( Alaska)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-08:00 (ADT)
west of 169° 30' UTC-10:00 ( Hawaii-Aleutian)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-09:00 (HADT)
USPS abbreviation
AK
ISO 3166 code US-AK
Latitude51°20'N to 71°50'N
Longitude130°W to 172°E
Website alaska.gov
Alaska
Alax̂sxax̂ ( Aleut)
Alaasikaq ( Inupiaq)
Anáaski ( Tlingit)
Alas'kaaq ( Alutiiq)
State of Alaska
Flag of Alaska
Nickname
The Last Frontier
Motto
North to the Future
Anthem: Alaska's Flag
Map of the United States with Alaska highlighted
Map of the United States with Alaska highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Territory of Alaska
Admitted to the UnionJanuary 3, 1959 (49th)
Capital Juneau
Largest city Anchorage
Government
 •  Governor Mike Dunleavy ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer (R)
Legislature Alaska Legislature
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators Lisa Murkowski ( R)
Dan Sullivan ( R)
U.S. House delegation Don Young ( R) ( at-large) ( list)
Area
 • Total663,268 sq mi (1,717,856 km2)
 • Land571,951 sq mi (1,481,346 km2)
 • Water91,316 sq mi (236,507 km2)  13.77%
 • Rank 1st
Dimensions
 • Length1,420 mi (2,285 km)
 • Width2,261 mi (3,639 km)
Elevation
1,900 ft (580 m)
Highest elevation20,310 ft (6,190.5 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 • Total710,249
 • Rank 48th
 • Density1.26/sq mi (0.49/km2)
  • Rank 50th
 •  Median household income
$73,181 [11]
 • Income rank
8th
Demonyms Alaskan
Language
 •  Official language English, Inupiat, Central Siberian Yupik, Central Alaskan Yup'ik, Alutiiq, Unangan ("Aleut"), Dena'ina, Deg Xinag, Holikachuk, Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Gwich'in, Lower Tanana, Upper Tanana, Tanacross, Hän, Ahtna, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Coast Tsimshian
 •  Spoken languageEnglish 86.3%
Alaska Native languages 5.2%
Tagalog 3.4%
Spanish 2.9%
Others 2.2%
Time zones
east of 169° 30' UTC-09:00 ( Alaska)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-08:00 (ADT)
west of 169° 30' UTC-10:00 ( Hawaii-Aleutian)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-09:00 (HADT)
USPS abbreviation
AK
ISO 3166 code US-AK
Latitude51°20'N to 71°50'N
Longitude130°W to 172°E
Website alaska.gov

Arkansas

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Arkansas
State of Arkansas
Nickname(s)
The Natural State (current)
The Bear State (former)
Motto
Regnat populus ( Latin: The People Rule)
Anthem: " Arkansas", " Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)", " Oh, Arkansas", and " The Arkansas Traveler"
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Map of the United States with Arkansas highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Arkansas Territory
Admitted to the UnionJune 15, 1836 (25th)
Capital
( and largest city)
Little Rock
Largest metro and urban areas Central Arkansas
Government
 •  Governor Asa Hutchinson ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin (R)
Legislature Arkansas General Assembly
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators John Boozman (R)
Tom Cotton (R)
U.S. House delegation4 Republicans ( list)
Area
 • Total53,180 sq mi (137,733 km2)
 • Land52,068 sq mi (85,582 km2)
 • Water1,110 sq mi (2,876 km2)  2.09%
 • Rank 29th
Dimensions
 • Length240 mi (386 km)
 • Width270 mi (435 km)
Elevation
650 ft (200 m)
Highest elevation2,753 ft (839 m)
Lowest elevation55 ft (17 m)
Population
 • Total3,013,825 (2,018)
 • Rank 33rd
 • Density56.4/sq mi (21.8/km2)
  • Rank 34th
 •  Median household income
$45,869
 • Income rank
49th
Demonym Arkansan
Arkansawyer
Arkanite
[12]
Language
 •  Official language English
Time zone UTC-06:00 ( Central)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-05:00 (CDT)
USPS abbreviation
AR
ISO 3166 code US-AR
Traditional abbreviationArk.
Latitude33° 00′ N to 36° 30′ N
Longitude89° 39′ W to 94° 37′ W
Website www.arkansas.gov
Arkansas
State of Arkansas
Nickname(s)
The Natural State (current)
The Bear State (former)
Motto
Regnat populus ( Latin: The People Rule)
Anthem: " Arkansas", " Arkansas (You Run Deep in Me)", " Oh, Arkansas", and " The Arkansas Traveler"
Map of the United States with Arkansas highlighted
Map of the United States with Arkansas highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Arkansas Territory
Admitted to the UnionJune 15, 1836 (25th)
Capital
( and largest city)
Little Rock
Largest metro and urban areas Central Arkansas
Government
 •  Governor Asa Hutchinson ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin (R)
Legislature Arkansas General Assembly
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators John Boozman (R)
Tom Cotton (R)
U.S. House delegation4 Republicans ( list)
Area
 • Total53,180 sq mi (137,733 km2)
 • Land52,068 sq mi (85,582 km2)
 • Water1,110 sq mi (2,876 km2)  2.09%
 • Rank 29th
Dimensions
 • Length240 mi (386 km)
 • Width270 mi (435 km)
Elevation
650 ft (200 m)
Highest elevation2,753 ft (839 m)
Lowest elevation55 ft (17 m)
Population
 • Total3,013,825 (2,018)
 • Rank 33rd
 • Density56.4/sq mi (21.8/km2)
  • Rank 34th
 •  Median household income
$45,869
 • Income rank
49th
Demonym Arkansan
Arkansawyer
Arkanite
[12]
Language
 •  Official language English
Time zone UTC-06:00 ( Central)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-05:00 (CDT)
USPS abbreviation
AR
ISO 3166 code US-AR
Traditional abbreviationArk.
Latitude33° 00′ N to 36° 30′ N
Longitude89° 39′ W to 94° 37′ W
Website www.arkansas.gov

Connecticut

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Connecticut
State of Connecticut
Nicknames
  • The Constitution State (official)
  • The Nutmeg State
  • The Provisions State
  • The Land of Steady Habits
Mottoes
Anthem: " Yankee Doodle"
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Map of the United States with Connecticut highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Connecticut Colony
Admitted to the UnionJanuary 9, 1788 (5th)
Capital Hartford [16]
Largest city Bridgeport
Largest metro and urban areas Greater New York
Government
 •  Governor Ned Lamont ( D)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D)
Legislature Connecticut General Assembly
 •  Upper house Connecticut Senate
 •  Lower house Connecticut House of Representatives
Judiciary Connecticut Supreme Court
U.S. senators Richard Blumenthal (D)
Chris Murphy (D)
U.S. House delegation5 Democrats ( list)
Area
 • Total5,567 sq mi (14,357 km2)
 • Land4,849 sq mi (12,559 km2)
 • Water698 sq mi (1,809 km2)  12.6%
 • Rank 48th
Dimensions
 • Length70 mi (113 km)
 • Width110 mi (177 km)
Elevation
500 ft (150 m)
Highest elevation
( Massachusetts border on south slope of Mount Frissell [22] [note 1])
2,379 ft (725 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total3,565,287 [20]
 • Rank 29th
 • Density739/sq mi (285/km2)
  • Rank 4th
 •  Median household income
$76,106 [21]
 • Income rank
6th
Demonyms
(colloquial)
Language
 •  Official language None
Time zone UTC−05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
CT
ISO 3166 code US-CT
Traditional abbreviationConn.
Latitude40°58′ N to 42°03′ N
Longitude71°47′ W to 73°44′ W
Website portal.ct.gov
Connecticut
State of Connecticut
Nicknames
  • The Constitution State (official)
  • The Nutmeg State
  • The Provisions State
  • The Land of Steady Habits
Mottoes
Anthem: " Yankee Doodle"
Map of the United States with Connecticut highlighted
Map of the United States with Connecticut highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Connecticut Colony
Admitted to the UnionJanuary 9, 1788 (5th)
Capital Hartford [16]
Largest city Bridgeport
Largest metro and urban areas Greater New York
Government
 •  Governor Ned Lamont ( D)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D)
Legislature Connecticut General Assembly
 •  Upper house Connecticut Senate
 •  Lower house Connecticut House of Representatives
Judiciary Connecticut Supreme Court
U.S. senators Richard Blumenthal (D)
Chris Murphy (D)
U.S. House delegation5 Democrats ( list)
Area
 • Total5,567 sq mi (14,357 km2)
 • Land4,849 sq mi (12,559 km2)
 • Water698 sq mi (1,809 km2)  12.6%
 • Rank 48th
Dimensions
 • Length70 mi (113 km)
 • Width110 mi (177 km)
Elevation
500 ft (150 m)
Highest elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
( Massachusetts border on south slope of Mount Frissell [22] [note 1])
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total3,565,287 [20]
 • Rank 29th
 • Density739/sq mi (285/km2)
  • Rank 4th
 •  Median household income
$76,106 [21]
 • Income rank
6th
Demonyms
(colloquial)
Language
 •  Official language None
Time zone UTC−05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
CT
ISO 3166 code US-CT
Traditional abbreviationConn.
Latitude40°58′ N to 42°03′ N
Longitude71°47′ W to 73°44′ W
Website portal.ct.gov

Mississippi

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Mississippi
State of Mississippi
Nickname(s)
"The Magnolia State", "The Hospitality State"
Motto(s)
Latin: Virtute et armis
(By valor and arms)
Anthem: " Go, Mississippi"
Map of the United States with Mississippi highlighted
Map of the United States with Mississippi highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Mississippi Territory
Admitted to the UnionDecember 10, 1817 (20th)
Capital
( and largest city)
Jackson
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Jackson
Government
 •  Governor Tate Reeves ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann (R)
Legislature Mississippi Legislature
 •  Upper house State Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Supreme Court of Mississippi
U.S. senators Roger Wicker (R)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)
U.S. House delegation 1: Trent Kelly (R)
2: Bennie Thompson ( D)
3: Michael Guest (R)
4: Steven Palazzo (R) ( list)
Area
 • Total48,430 sq mi (125,443 km2)
 • Land46,952 sq mi (121,607 km2)
 • Water1,521 sq mi (3,940 km2)  3%
 • Rank 32nd
Dimensions
 • Length340 mi (545 km)
 • Width170 mi (275 km)
Elevation
300 ft (90 m)
Highest elevation807 ft (246.0 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total2,976,149
 • Rank 34th
 • Density63.5/sq mi (24.5/km2)
  • Rank 32nd
 •  Median household income
$43,567 [23]
 • Income rank
50th
DemonymMississippian
Language
 •  Official language English
Time zone UTC−06:00 ( Central)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−05:00 ( CDT)
USPS abbreviation
MS
ISO 3166 code US-MS
Traditional abbreviationMiss.
Latitude30°12′ N to 35° N
Longitude88°06′ W to 91°39′ W
Website www.ms.gov
Mississippi
State of Mississippi
Nickname(s)
"The Magnolia State", "The Hospitality State"
Motto(s)
Latin: Virtute et armis
(By valor and arms)
Anthem: " Go, Mississippi"
Map of the United States with Mississippi highlighted
Map of the United States with Mississippi highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Mississippi Territory
Admitted to the UnionDecember 10, 1817 (20th)
Capital
( and largest city)
Jackson
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Jackson
Government
 •  Governor Tate Reeves ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann (R)
Legislature Mississippi Legislature
 •  Upper house State Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Supreme Court of Mississippi
U.S. senators Roger Wicker (R)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)
U.S. House delegation 1: Trent Kelly (R)
2: Bennie Thompson ( D)
3: Michael Guest (R)
4: Steven Palazzo (R) ( list)
Area
 • Total48,430 sq mi (125,443 km2)
 • Land46,952 sq mi (121,607 km2)
 • Water1,521 sq mi (3,940 km2)  3%
 • Rank 32nd
Dimensions
 • Length340 mi (545 km)
 • Width170 mi (275 km)
Elevation
300 ft (90 m)
Highest elevation807 ft (246.0 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total2,976,149
 • Rank 34th
 • Density63.5/sq mi (24.5/km2)
  • Rank 32nd
 •  Median household income
$43,567 [23]
 • Income rank
50th
DemonymMississippian
Language
 •  Official language English
Time zone UTC−06:00 ( Central)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC−05:00 ( CDT)
USPS abbreviation
MS
ISO 3166 code US-MS
Traditional abbreviationMiss.
Latitude30°12′ N to 35° N
Longitude88°06′ W to 91°39′ W
Website www.ms.gov

Ohio

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Ohio
State of Ohio
Nickname(s)
The Buckeye State;
Birthplace of Aviation; The Heart of It All
Motto
Anthem: Beautiful Ohio (1969)
Hang On Sloopy (1985) [26]
Map of the United States with Ohio highlighted
Map of the United States with Ohio highlighted
Country United States
Admitted to the UnionMarch 1, 1803 (17th,
declared retroactively on
August 7, 1953 [32])
Capital
( and largest city)
Columbus [27]
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Cincinnati
Greater Columbus
(see footnotes [28])
Government
 •  Governor Mike DeWine ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Jon A. Husted (R)
Legislature General Assembly
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators Sherrod Brown ( D)
Rob Portman (R)
U.S. House delegation12 Republicans
4 Democrats ( list)
Area
 • Total44,825 sq mi (116,096 km2)
 • Land40,948 sq mi (106,156 km2)
 • Water3,877 sq mi (10,040 km2)  8.7%
 • Rank 34th
Dimensions
 • Length220 mi (355 km)
 • Width220 mi (355 km)
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Highest elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Lowest elevation
( Ohio River at Indiana border [2] [3])
455 ft (139 m)
Population
 • Total11,689,442 (2,018)
 • Rank 7th
 • Density282/sq mi (109/km2)
  • Rank 10th
 •  Median household income
$54,021 [31]
 • Income rank
36th
Demonym(s)Ohioan; Buckeye (colloq.)
Language
 •  Official language De jure: None
De facto: English
 •  Spoken languageEnglish 93.3%
Spanish 2.2%
Other 4.5% [29]
Time zone UTC-05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-04:00 ( EDT)
USPS abbreviation
OH [30]
ISO 3166 code US-OH
Latitude38° 24′ N to 41° 59′ N
Longitude80° 31′ W to 84° 49′ W
Website www.ohio.gov
Ohio
State of Ohio
Nickname(s)
The Buckeye State;
Birthplace of Aviation; The Heart of It All
Motto
Anthem: Beautiful Ohio (1969)
Hang On Sloopy (1985) [26]
Map of the United States with Ohio highlighted
Map of the United States with Ohio highlighted
CountryUnited States
Admitted to the UnionMarch 1, 1803 (17th,
declared retroactively on
August 7, 1953 [32])
Capital
( and largest city)
Columbus [27]
Largest metro and urban areas Greater Cincinnati
Greater Columbus
(see footnotes [28])
Government
 •  Governor Mike DeWine ( R)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Jon A. Husted (R)
Legislature General Assembly
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Representatives
U.S. senators Sherrod Brown ( D)
Rob Portman (R)
U.S. House delegation12 Republicans
4 Democrats ( list)
Area
 • Total44,825 sq mi (116,096 km2)
 • Land40,948 sq mi (106,156 km2)
 • Water3,877 sq mi (10,040 km2)  8.7%
 • Rank 34th
Dimensions
 • Length220 mi (355 km)
 • Width220 mi (355 km)
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Highest elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Lowest elevation455 ft (139 m)
( Ohio River at Indiana border [2] [3])
Population
 • Total11,689,442 (2,018)
 • Rank 7th
 • Density282/sq mi (109/km2)
  • Rank 10th
 •  Median household income
$54,021 [31]
 • Income rank
36th
Demonym(s)Ohioan; Buckeye (colloq.)
Language
 •  Official language De jure: None
De facto: English
 •  Spoken languageEnglish 93.3%
Spanish 2.2%
Other 4.5% [29]
Time zone UTC-05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-04:00 ( EDT)
USPS abbreviation
OH [30]
ISO 3166 code US-OH
Latitude38° 24′ N to 41° 59′ N
Longitude80° 31′ W to 84° 49′ W
Website www.ohio.gov

Virginia

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Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Nickname(s)
Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents
Motto(s)
Sic semper tyrannis
(English: Thus Always to Tyrants)
Anthem: Our Great Virginia
Virginia is located on the Atlantic coast along the line that divides the northern and southern halves of the United States. It runs mostly east to west. It includes a small peninsula across a bay which is discontinuous with the rest of the state.
Map of the United States with Virginia highlighted
Country United States
Before statehood Colony of Virginia
Admitted to the UnionJune 25, 1788 (10th)
Capital Richmond
Largest city Virginia Beach
Largest county or equivalent Fairfax County
Largest metro and urban areas Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Government
 •  Governor Ralph Northam ( D)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax (D)
Legislature General Assembly
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Delegates
U.S. senators
U.S. House delegation
  • 7 Democrats
  • 4 Republicans
( list)
Area
 • Total42,774.2 sq mi (110,785.67 km2)
 • Rank 35th
Dimensions
 • Length430 mi (690 km)
 • Width200 mi (320 km)
Elevation
950 ft (290 m)
Highest elevation5,729 ft (1,746 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 • Total8,517,685 (2,018)
 • Rank 12th
 • Density206.7/sq mi (79.8/km2)
  • Rank 14th
 •  Median household income
$71,535 [33]
 • Income rank
10th
DemonymVirginian
Language
 •  Official languageEnglish
 •  Spoken language
  • English 86%
  • Spanish 6%
  • Other 8%
Time zone UTC-05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-04:00 ( EDT)
USPS abbreviation
VA
ISO 3166 code US-VA
Traditional abbreviationVa.
Latitude36° 32′ N to 39° 28′ N
Longitude75° 15′ W to 83° 41′ W
Website www.virginia.gov
Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Nickname(s)
Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents
Motto(s)
Sic semper tyrannis
(English: Thus Always to Tyrants)
Anthem: Our Great Virginia
Virginia is located on the Atlantic coast along the line that divides the northern and southern halves of the United States. It runs mostly east to west. It includes a small peninsula across a bay which is discontinuous with the rest of the state.
Map of the United States with Virginia highlighted
CountryUnited States
Before statehood Colony of Virginia
Admitted to the UnionJune 25, 1788 (10th)
Capital Richmond
Largest city Virginia Beach
Largest county or equivalent Fairfax County
Largest metro and urban areas Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Government
 •  Governor Ralph Northam ( D)
 •  Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax (D)
Legislature General Assembly
 •  Upper house Senate
 •  Lower house House of Delegates
U.S. senators
U.S. House delegation
  • 7 Democrats
  • 4 Republicans
( list)
Area
 • Total42,774.2 sq mi (110,785.67 km2)
 • Rank 35th
Dimensions
 • Length430 mi (690 km)
 • Width200 mi (320 km)
Elevation
950 ft (290 m)
Highest elevation5,729 ft (1,746 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 • Total8,517,685 (2,018)
 • Rank 12th
 • Density206.7/sq mi (79.8/km2)
  • Rank 14th
 •  Median household income
$71,535 [33]
 • Income rank
10th
DemonymVirginian
Language
 •  Official languageEnglish
 •  Spoken language
  • English 86%
  • Spanish 6%
  • Other 8%
Time zone UTC-05:00 ( Eastern)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-04:00 ( EDT)
USPS abbreviation
VA
ISO 3166 code US-VA
Traditional abbreviationVa.
Latitude36° 32′ N to 39° 28′ N
Longitude75° 15′ W to 83° 41′ W
Website www.virginia.gov

Jefferson (proposed Pacific state)

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Jefferson
proposed U.S. state
State of Jefferson
Nickname(s)
State of Mind, SJ (State of Jefferson)
Map of the United States with Jefferson highlighted
Map of the United States with Jefferson highlighted
Country United States
Admitted to the Union(Proposed 51st state)
Capital Yreka (1941 initiative)
Largest city Roseville
Largest metro and urban areas Medford
LegislatureHouse and Senate (proposed)
U.S. House delegationTo be defined ( list)
Area
 • Total73,656 sq mi (190,768 km2)
 • Rank 18th (hypothetical)
Dimensions
 • Length295 mi (475 km)
 • Width250 mi (402 km)
Elevation
7,081 ft (2,158.29 m)
Highest elevation14,179 ft (4,316.58 m)
Lowest elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 • Total2,345,402 (2,016 Est)
 • Rank 36th (hypothetical)
 • Density32.42/sq mi (19.52/km2)
  • Rank 42nd (hypothetical)
DemonymJeffersonian
Language
 •  Official language English
Time zone UTC-08:00 ( Pacific)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-07:00 ( PDT)
USPS abbreviation
JF
ISO 3166 code Not listed in ISO
Latitude38°45'N to 43°57'N
Longitude119°18'W to 124°25'W
Jefferson
proposed U.S. state
State of Jefferson
Nickname(s)
State of Mind, SJ (State of Jefferson)
Map of the United States with Jefferson highlighted
Map of the United States with Jefferson highlighted
CountryUnited States
Admitted to the Union(Proposed 51st state)
Capital Yreka (1941 initiative)
Largest city Roseville
Largest metro and urban areas Medford
LegislatureHouse and Senate (proposed)
U.S. House delegationTo be defined ( list)
Area
 • Total73,656 sq mi (190,768 km2)
 • Rank 18th (hypothetical)
Dimensions
 • Length295 mi (475 km)
 • Width250 mi (402 km)
Elevation
7,081 ft (2,158.29 m)
Highest elevation14,179 ft (4,316.58 m)
Lowest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Population
 • Total2,345,402 (2,016 Est)
 • Rank 36th (hypothetical)
 • Density32.42/sq mi (19.52/km2)
  • Rank 42nd (hypothetical)
DemonymJeffersonian
Language
 •  Official language English
Time zone UTC-08:00 ( Pacific)
 • Summer ( DST) UTC-07:00 ( PDT)
USPS abbreviation
JF
ISO 3166 code Not listed in ISO
Latitude38°45'N to 43°57'N
Longitude119°18'W to 124°25'W

Notes

  1. ^ a b Elevation adjusted to North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
  2. ^ The Geographic Names Index System (GNIS) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that the official name of this feature is Magazine Mountain, not "Mount Magazine". Although not a hard and fast rule, generally "Mount X" is used for a peak and "X Mountain" is more frequently used for ridges, which better describes this feature. Magazine Mountain appears in the GNIS as a ridge, [14] with Signal Hill identified as its summit. [15] " Mount Magazine" is the name used by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, which follows what the locals have used since the area was first settled.
  3. ^ Elevation adjusted to North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
  1. ^ a b Elevation adjusted to North American Vertical Datum of 1988

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  3. ^ a b c d e f Elevation adjusted to North American Vertical Datum of 1988.
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