State #1
Texas
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Austin
Big City
Houston
Region
South
Population
about 31 million
Known For
The Lone Star State
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Texas is famous for cowboys, big skies, and tasty barbecue.
State #2
California
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Sacramento
Big City
Los Angeles
Region
West
Population
about 39 million
Known For
Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
California has beaches, movie stars, giant redwood trees, and Disneyland.
State #3
Florida
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Tallahassee
Big City
Jacksonville
Region
South
Population
about 23 million
Known For
Theme parks and alligators
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Florida is sunny and full of beaches, orange trees, and amazing theme parks.
State #4
New York
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Albany
Big City
New York City
Region
Northeast
Population
about 20 million
Known For
Statue of Liberty
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
New York is home to busy cities, famous buildings, and Broadway shows.
State #5
Hawaii
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Honolulu
Big City
Honolulu
Region
Pacific
Population
about 1.4 million
Known For
Volcanoes and surfing
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Hawaii is made of islands with beaches, palm trees, and beautiful ocean waves.
State #6
Alaska
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Juneau
Big City
Anchorage
Region
Northwest
Population
about 740 thousand
Known For
Glaciers and bears
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Alaska is huge, cold, and wild, with mountains, ice, and lots of animals.
State #7
Colorado
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Denver
Big City
Denver
Region
West
Population
about 6 million
Known For
Rocky Mountains
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Colorado is known for tall mountains, snow, and outdoor adventures.
State #8
Arizona
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Phoenix
Big City
Phoenix
Region
West
Population
about 7.5 million
Known For
Grand Canyon
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Arizona has deserts, cacti, and one of the biggest canyons in the world.
State #9
Illinois
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Springfield
Big City
Chicago
Region
Midwest
Population
about 12.5 million
Known For
Skyscrapers and deep-dish pizza
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Illinois is home to Chicago, tall buildings, and windy lake views.
State #10
Washington
A fun place to learn about in the United States
Capital
Olympia
Big City
Seattle
Region
West
Population
about 8 million
Known For
Mountains, coffee, and airplanes
Country
United States
Fun fact for kids
Washington has green forests, rainy cities, and amazing mountain views.
