🇺🇸 Free Geography Quiz

CAN YOU NAME
ALL 50 STATES?

The ultimate50 states quiz— test your knowledge of US state capitals, abbreviations, facts, and geography. How well do you really know America?

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State Capitals

Name the capital city of each US state

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Abbreviations

Match each state to its 2-letter postal code

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Nicknames, order, region, and fun facts

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All 50 US States — Quick Reference

The United States is made up of50 states, each with its own capital, 2-letter postal abbreviation, nickname, and rich history. The first 13 states were the original colonies. Alaska and Hawaii, admitted in 1959, were the last to join.

Geography Facts to Know

The largest state by area isAlaska(663,268 sq mi). The smallest isRhode Island(1,214 sq mi). The most populous state isCalifornia; the least populous isWyoming. The geographic center of the contiguous US is in Lebanon, Kansas.

50 States Quiz — FAQ

What are all 50 US states?

The 50 US states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

What is the capital of each US state?

Each of the 50 US states has a designated capital city. Some of the most commonly confused capitals include: the capital of New York is Albany (not New York City), the capital of California is Sacramento (not Los Angeles), the capital of Texas is Austin (not Houston or Dallas), and the capital of Florida is Tallahassee (not Miami or Orlando). Play the State Capitals mode to test them all!

What are the 2-letter abbreviations for US states?

USPS 2-letter abbreviations are used for all 50 states in addresses and postal codes. Tricky ones include: Maine is ME (not MA, which is Massachusetts), Montana is MT (not MN, which is Minnesota), Michigan is MI (not MS, which is Mississippi), and Maryland is MD (not ME). The Abbreviations mode in this quiz tests all 50.

What were the first and last states admitted to the Union?

Delaware was thefirst state, ratifying the Constitution on December 7, 1787 — earning it the nickname "The First State." BothAlaska and Hawaiiwere the 49th and 50th states admitted, both in 1959. Alaska joined on January 3 and Hawaii on August 21.

How many US state capitals are NOT the largest city in their state?

The majority — around 30 of the 50 US state capitals are not the largest city in their state. Famous examples include New York (capital: Albany, largest: NYC), California (Sacramento / Los Angeles), Texas (Austin / Houston), Florida (Tallahassee / Jacksonville), Illinois (Springfield / Chicago), and Pennsylvania (Harrisburg / Philadelphia).