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Learn about the 50 states, the federal district, and the five major territories of the United States, their populations, areas, capitals, and histories. Compare the sovereignty, representation, and autonomy of each jurisdiction in the federal republic.
A U.S. state is a political entity with sovereignty and governmental powers, part of the federal union of the United States. Learn about the origins, features, and structure of the 50 states, and see their names and flags.
This web page shows the order and date of each state's admission to the federal government of the United States, from the original 13 states in 1776 to the 50th state in 1959. It also provides the source and formation of each state, such as colony, territory, or republic.
Find out the total, land and water area of all 50 states, federal district and major territories in the United States. Alaska is the biggest state with 665,384 square miles, followed by Texas with 268,596 square miles.
Learn about the United States, a country in North America with 50 states, a federal capital district, and various territories. Explore its geography, history, politics, culture, and more from this comprehensive encyclopedia article.
Learn about the sub-national divisions of the U.S. that are not sovereign entities or states, but under federal sovereignty. Find out the history, classification, and status of the current and former territories in the Caribbean and Pacific regions.
A comprehensive and updated list of 45 men who have served as president of the United States since 1789, with their portraits, terms, parties, and vice presidents. Learn about the history, elections, and political parties of the American presidency.
This web page provides a comprehensive list of capital cities of the United States, including federal, state, insular area, territorial, colonial and Native American capitals. It also covers the history and locations of the national capitals under the United States Constitution and its predecessors.