Capital city Oklahoma City Population 3.963.516 (2020) Surface 181.196 km² Governor Kevin Stitt (R) Member of the US since 1907 Oklahoma is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the center of the country. Oklahoma’s abbreviation is OK. Its nickname is ‘The Sooner State’. With 3,791,508 residents, Oklahoma…
Category: Geography
The world is made up of nearly 200 countries, each with its own unique culture and history. From the bustling cities of Tokyo to the remote villages of Mongolia, each nation has something special to offer. In North America, the United States is known for its incredible diversity, from the bustling city streets of New York to the snow-capped mountains of Alaska. Mexico is home to ancient ruins and a vibrant culture that includes art, music, and cuisine. Canada offers vast natural beauty, from its majestic Rocky Mountains to its picturesque coastline. In South America, Brazil stands out as a vibrant nation full of life and culture. Argentina is known for its vibrant tango culture and stunning landscape. Colombia boasts an incredibly diverse population along with a fascinating history that includes both Spanish colonial influence and indigenous cultures. Europe offers an array of cultural experiences from Germany’s beer gardens and Italy’s Renaissance art to Russia’s impressive architecture and France’s romantic countryside. England is home to centuries-old castles and numerous quaint villages while Scotland offers breathtaking scenery as well as whisky distilleries. Africa is home to 54 countries that are full of color and life, from the Sahara Desert in Morocco to the bustling cities in South Africa. Ethiopia has a rich history going back thousands of years while Egypt remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa due to its pyramids and ancient monuments. Asia is home to some of the world’s most populous countries such as China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand among others. Each country has something unique to offer such as China’s Great Wall or India’s Taj Mahal while Thailand offers stunning beaches as well as Buddhist temples throughout the country. Australia stands apart from other continents due its unique wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas while New Zealand offers breathtaking landscapes filled with mountains like those found in Lord Of The Rings films. No matter what country you visit around the world you can expect an unforgettable experience filled with sights, sounds, tastes that will remain with you forever!
Ohio – The Buckeye State
Capital city Columbus Population 11.799.448 (2020) Surface 116.096 km² Governor Mike DeWine (R) Member of the US since 1803 A map of Ohio Ohio is one of the fifty states of the United States. Ohio is located in the northeast of the country on the Great Lakes. Ohio’s abbreviation is OH. Its nickname is The…
North Dakota – The Peach Garden State
Capital city Bismarck Population 779,094 (2020) Surface 183,272 km² Governor Doug Burgum (R) Member of the US since 1889 North Dakota is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the south of the country. North Dakota’s abbreviation is ND. Its nickname is ‘The Peace Garden State’. That means…
North Carolina – The Tar Heel State
Capital city Raleigh Population 10,453,948 (2020) Surface 139,509 km² Governor Roy Cooper (D) Member of the US since 1789 North Carolina is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the east of the country. The abbreviation for North Carolina is NC. Its nickname is ‘The Tar Heel State’….
New York – The Empire State
Capital city Albany Population 20,215,751 (2020) Surface 141,205 km² Governor Kathy Hochul (D) Member of the US since 1788 A map of New York New York is one of the fifty states of the United States. New York is located in the northeast of the country and borders the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New…
New Mexico – The Land of Enchantment
Capital city Santa Fe Population 2,120,220 (2020) Surface 315,194 km² Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) Member of the US since 1912 A map of New Mexico New Mexico is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the south of the country. The abbreviation for New Mexico is NM….
New Jersey – The Garden State
Capital city Trenton Population 9.032.872 (2017) Surface 22.608 km² Governor Phil Murphy (D) Member of the US since 1787 New Jersey is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the northeast of the country. New Jersey’s abbreviation is NJ and its nickname is “The Garden State,” meaning “the…
New Hampshire – The Granite State
Capital city Concord Population 1.377.529 (2020) Surface 24.239 km² Governor Chris Sununu (R) Member of the US since 1788 A map of New Hampshire New Hampshire is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the northeast of the country, in the New England region. NH is the abbreviation…
Nevada – The Silver State
Capital city Carson City Population 3,104,614 (2020) Surface 286,585 km² Governor Steve Sisolak (D) Member of the US since 1864 A map of Nevada Nevada is a state of the United States. It is located in the western United States. Nevada borders California to the west , Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah to…
Nebraska – The Cornhusker State
Capital city Lincoln Population 1,961,504 (2020) Surface 200,520 km² Governor Pete Ricketts (R) Member of the US since 1867 Nebraska is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the center of the country. The abbreviation for Nebraska is NE. Its nickname is ‘The Cornhusker State’. With 1,842,641 inhabitants,…
Montana – The Treasure State
Capital city Helena Population 1,085,407 (2020) Surface 381,156 km² Governor Greg Gianforte (R) Member of the US since 1889 Montana is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the northwest of the country. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, Wyoming to the south, North Dakota and…
Missouri – The Show Me State
Capital city Jefferson City Population 6,160,281 (2020) Surface 180,693 km² Governor Mike Parson (R) Member of the US since 1821 Missouri is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the center of the country. MO is the abbreviation for Missouri. Its nickname is ‘The Show Me State’, which…
Mississippi – The Magnolia State
Capital city Jackson Population 2,963,914 (2020) Surface 125,546 km² Governor Tate Reeves (R) Member of the US since 1817 A map of Mississippi Mississippi is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the southwest of the country on the Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered to the east…
Minnesota – The North Star State
Capital city Saint Paul Population 5,707,390 (2020) Surface 225,163 km² Governor Tim Walz (DFL) Member of the US since 1858 Minnesota is one of the fifty states of the United States. It had 5,266,214 inhabitants in the year 2009. The state capital is Saint Paul, while Minneapolis is the largest city. These two cities are…
Michigan – The Great Lakes State
Capital city Lansing Population 10,077,331 (2020) Surface 250,941 km² Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) Member of the US since 1837 Michigan is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the north of the country, near the Great Lakes. Michigan’s abbreviation is MI. Its nickname is ‘The Wolverine State’. That…
Massachusetts – The Bay State
Capital city Boston Population 7.033.469 (2020) Surface 27.360 km² Governor Charlie Baker (R) Member of the US since 1788 A map of Massachusetts Massachusetts is a state in the northeastern United States of America, in the New England region. Just over 7 million people live in the state. Massachusetts borders the states of Rhode Island,…
Maryland – The Old Line State
Capital city Annapolis Population 6.185.278 (2020) Surface 32.160 km² Governor Larry Hogan (R) Member of the US since 1788 A map of Maryland Maryland is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the east of the country. It borders Pennsylvania to the north, Delaware to the east, and…
Maine – The Pine Tree State
Capital city Augusta Population 1.344.212 (2019) Surface 91.646 km² Governor Janet Mills (D) Member of the US since 1820 A map of Maine Maine is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the northeast of the country, in the New England region . Maine’s abbreviation is Me. Its…
Louisiana – The Pelican State
Capital city Baton Rouge Population 4,657,757 (2020) Surface 134,382 km² Governor John Bel Edwards (D) Member of the US since 1812 Louisiana is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the south of the country. Louisiana’s abbreviation is LA, not to be confused with the city of Los…
Kentucky – The Bluegrass State
Capital city Frankfurt Population 4,509,342 (2020) Surface 104,659 km² Governor Andy Beshear (D) Member of the US since 1792 Kentucky is one of the fifty states of the United States. The abbreviation for Kentucky is KY. Its nickname is ‘The Bluegrass State’. That means ‘Bluegrass State’. With 4,369,356 inhabitants, Kentucky is the 25th most populous…
Kansas – The Sunflower State
Capital city Topeka Population 2,940,865 (2020) Surface 213,283 km² Governor Laura Kelly (D) Member of the US since 1861 Kansas is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the center of the country. The abbreviation for Kansas is KS. Its nickname is ‘The Sunflower State’. That means the…
Iowa – The Hawkeye State
Capital city Des Moines Population 3,190,369 (2020) Surface 145,743 km² Governor Kim Reynolds (R) Member of the US since 1846 Iowa is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located approximately in the center of the country. The abbreviation for Iowa is IA. Its nickname is ‘The Hawkeye State’. That…
Indiana – The Hoosier State
Capital city Indianapolis Population 6.785.528 (2020) Surface 94.321 km² Governor Eric Holcomb (R) Member of the US since 1816 Indiana is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located on the Great Lakes. Indiana’s abbreviation is IN. Its nickname is ‘The Hoosier State’. The inhabitants of Indiana are therefore also…
Illinois – The Prairie State
Capital city Springfield Population 12,812,508 (2020) Surface 149,998 km² Governor JB Pritzker (D) Member of the US since 1818 Illinois is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located on the Great Lakes. The abbreviation for Illinois is IL. Its nicknames are ‘The Prairie State’ and ‘Land of Lincoln’ (Abraham…
Idaho – The Gem State
Capital city Boise Population 1.839.106 (2020) Surface 216.632 km² Governor Brad Little (R) Member of the US since 1890 A map of Idaho Idaho (pronounced Aai-daa-hoo) is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the northwest of the country. Idaho is bordered to the east by Montana and…
Hawaii – The Aloha State
Capital city Honolulu Population 1.455.271 (2020) Surface 28.311 km² Governor David Ige (D) Member of the US since 1959 Hawaii (English: Hawaii) is the 50th state of the United States of America and also consists of only islands. The islands are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and the capital is Honolulu. In…
Georgia – The Peach State
Capital city Atlanta Population 10,711,908 (2020) Surface 154,077 km² Governor Brian Kemp (R) Member of the US since 1788 A map of Georgia Georgia (obsolete: Georgia) is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the southeast of the country. Georgia’s abbreviation is GA and its nickname is The…
Florida – The Sunshine State
Capital city Tallahassee Population 21,538,187 (2020) Surface 170,451 km² Governor Ron DeSantis (R) Member of the US since 1845 Florida is one of the fifty states of the United States. The state is located in the south of the country. Florida’s abbreviation is FL. Its nickname is ‘The Sunshine State’, which means ‘The Sunshine State’….
Delaware – The First State
Capital city Dover Population 990,837 (2020) Surface 6452 km² Governor John Carney (D) Member of the US since 1787 Delaware is one of the fifty states of the United States. It is one of the smallest states in terms of population. In terms of area, the state of Rhode Island is even smaller. Delaware is…
Connecticut – The Constitution State
Capital city Hartford Population 3,605,944 (2020) Surface 14,371 km² Governor Ned Lamont (D) Member of the US since 1788 A map of Connecticut Connecticut is one of the 50 states of the United States. The state is located in the northeast of the country and belongs to the New England region. Connecticut borders the states…