Officially dubbed as the Silver State, Nevada is an arid state in the southwestern region of the United States of America. Bordered with Oregon, Idaho, California, Arizona, and Utah, Nevada is also called the ‘Battle Born State’ for it achieved its official statehood during the American Civil War. The name ‘Nevada’ is derived from the …
Located in the Appalachian region of the United States of America, West Virginia is officially dubbed as the ‘Mountain State.’ Neighboured by Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio Pennsylvania, and Maryland, it is the 10th smallest state in the nation which gained statehood in 1863. West Virginia is the only American state to be situated completely within the …
Once known as the “Great American Desert,” Nebraska is a state situated on the Great Plains region of the United States of America. It is the only state in the nation to be triply landlocked, meaning that one must travel across three other states to get to the nearest body of water. The state derives …
Situated in the north-western part of the United States of America, Idaho shares its border with Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Oregon. A small portion of the state, however, also touches British Columbia, Canada. Until the 19th century, Idaho was a part of the Oregon Country, a disputed region between America and the United …
Located in the Midwest and Great Lakes region in the United States of America, Wisconsin is the 23rd largest and 20th most populous state in the nation. Also known as America’s Dairyland, perhaps because it is one of the leading dairy producers in the country, Wisconsin shares its borders with Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Lake Michigan, …
Named after the English Queen Henrietta Maria of France, Maryland, in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America, is one of the smallest yet one of the most densely populated states in the nation. Regarded as the birthplace of America’s religious freedom, the state is known to be a fine mix of everything …
Named after the river by the same name, Colorado is among the Mountain States and is located in the southwestern part of the United States of America. It comprises the majority of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the north-eastern section of the Colorado Plateau. The state shares its border with Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, …
A tiny state in New England, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the whole of the USA. It covers a mere 1,214 square miles. That certainly doesn’t mean it’s lacking when it comes to top-class attractions and activities, though. Beaches, places of natural interest, historic sites from colonial times, lively cities, cool museums, and …
Named after King Charles I of England, South Carolina is a quintessential southern state in the south-eastern region of United States of America. Along with North Carolina, the two are historically known as The Carolinas. The 23rd most populous state in the country, South Carolina comprises 46 counties, and, is divided into seven geographical regions, …
Home of the annual Mardi Gras celebration, Louisiana is located in the southern region of the United States of America, and, is the only state in the nation which doesn’t have counties but “parishes!” Neighbored by Arkansas (north), Mississippi (east), Texas (west), and the Gulf of Mexico (south), the state has mostly shaped from deposits …