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Fun Facts About States Of U.S.

Discover 10 interesting fun facts about the U.S. States. Uncover excellent facts as well as essential information about the Capital city of each state and the biggest city.

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California extends from the Mexican border alongside the Pacific Ocean for almost 900 miles. The city of Los Angeles is the biggest, and the capital city is Sacramento.

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Florida is in the southeast of the U.S. It has hundreds of miles of beaches. Its capital is Tallahassee, and the largest city is Jacksonville. Of course, you can find some famous cities in Florida such as Miami and Orlando.

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Illinois state has borders with Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. Its capital is Springfield, and the largest city is Chicago. The only president to have been born in Illinois is Ronald Reagan.

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New York state is located in the north-eastern part of the U.S. It is famous for NYC (New York City), the home of Time Square, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Its capital is Albany, and the largest city is New York City.

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The state of Washington is the only state that is named after a former president of the United States. Its capital is Olympia, and the largest city is Seattle.

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The Indiana state motto is "The Crossroads of America." Indiana joined the United States as the 19th state on December 11, 1816. Its capital city is Indianapolis, which is also the largest city.

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Kansas is named after the Kansa Native Americans (the Kaw tribe originated in Oklahoma and parts of Kansas). Its capital is Topeka, and the largest city is Wichita.

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Texas is more extensive than any European country. Its capital is Austin, and the largest city is Houston. It is the 2nd most populous state in the U.S. after California.

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Its capital is Carson City, and the largest city is the famous Las Vegas. The "gambling capital of the world,” Nevada has the biggest gold-mining industry in the U.S. and one of the biggest in the world.

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Oklahoma's name is derived from two words in the Choctaw (native Americans) language. Its translation is Red People or People (Okla) Red (Humma). Its capital is Oklahoma City, which is also its biggest city.