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The Daily Insight

How many US states are there for kids?

Author

Sarah Martinez

Updated on April 03, 2026

Washington D.C. is not one of the 50 states. It is a city inside the District of Columbia (a federal district that is not part of any state). The United States also has sovereignty over 14 other territories….List.

Name & postal abbs.Alaska
AK
CitiesCapitalJuneau
LargestAnchorage
EstablishedJan 3, 1959

How many states are in the US?

fifty
There are fifty (50) states and Washington D.C.The last two states to join the Union were Alaska (49th) and Hawaii (50th). Both joined in 1959. Washington D.C. is a federal district under the authority of Congress. Local government is run by a mayor and 13 member city council.

How big is the United States?

3.797 million mi²
United States/Area

What are some facts for kids about the 50 states?

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    Can you identify all 50 states?

    The U.S.: 50 States: 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,