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**States and Capitals** are often with **historical** and trade **importance** and the **region where government institutions** are and usually with the **seat** of the state’s **elected government**. ## States and capitals in USA ![US states](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/07/13/01/21/usa-155594__340.png) The list of all states and [capitals](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/capital/6557) in the U.S. are as follows: | S. No | State | Capital | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Alabama | Montgomery | | 2 | [Alaska](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/delaware-corporation/14241) | Juneau | | 3 | Arizona | Phoenix | | 4 | Arkansas | Little Rock | | 5 | California | Sacramento | | 6 | Colorado | Denver | | 7 | Connecticut | Hartford | | 8 | Delaware | Dover | | 9 | Florida | Tallahassee | | 10 | Georgia | Atlanta | | 11 | Hawaii | Honolulu | | 12 | Idaho | Boise | | 13 | Illinois | Springfield | | 14 | Indiana | Indianapolis | | 15 | Iowa | Des Moines | | 16 | Kansas | Topeka | | 17 | Kentucky | Frankfort | | 18 | Louisiana | Baton Rouge | | 19 | Maine | Augusta | | 20 | Maryland | Annapolis | | 21 | Massachusetts | Boston | | 22 | Michigan | Lansing | | 23 | Minnesota | Saint Paul | | 24 | Mississippi | Jackson | | 25 | Missouri | Jefferson City | | 26 | [Montana](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-without-sales-tax/46046) | Helena | | 27 | Nebraska | Lincoln | | 28 | Nevada | Carson City | | 29 | New Hampshire | Concord | | 30 | New Jersey | Trenton | | 31 | New Mexico | Santa Fe | | 32 | New York | Albany | | 33 | North Carolina | Raleigh | | 34 | North Dakota | Bismarck | | 35 | Ohio | Columbus | | 36 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | | 37 | Oregon | Salem | | 38 | Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | | 39 | Rhode Island | Providence | | 40 | South Carolina | Columbia | | 41 | South Dakota | Pierre | | 42 | Tennessee | Nashville | | 43 | Texas | Austin | | 44 | Utah | Salt Lake City | | 45 | Vermont | Montpelier | | 46 | Virginia | Richmond | | 47 | Washington | Olympia | | 48 | West Virginia | Charleston | | 49 | Wisconsin | Madison | | 50 | Wyoming | Cheyenne | These 50 are **all states and capitals** of the U.S.A. ## US territories The **United States** **5** significant **U.S. territories** – **American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands**. In the history of the U.S., the states that are now a total of [50 states](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132) were formerly territories or parts of larger territories. Every territory is somewhat self-governing under the jurisdiction of the U.S. government. Puerto Rico also became a territory of the U.S. It has frequently been mentioned as a new state, but no effort has been made by Congress. [Territories](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/territory/11836) are not the states and do not have the full representation that states have. Each territory can send a group of members to the House of Representatives of Congress. In the U.S. Residents of the territories can vote in primary elections, but they cannot vote in the general elections for president. According to the Supreme Court of the U.S. territories do not have sovereignty and cannot vote in the general election for president, despite citizens of the U.S. So, that there are huge limitations when a region is a territory rather than a state. ## India’s 28 states and their capitals [**India**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/indian-culture/41846) has 28 states and their capitals are mentioned below. However, according to the [Jammu and Kashmir](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/extra-judicial-killing-of-kashmir-laborers/32323) Reorganisation Act, 2019., the first time that a former princely state (which India and Pakistan claim their territory and war over it few times and each country control different parts of the territory with a ceasefire line agreed.) is now converted into two [Territories](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/territory/11836) by Indian BJP Govt., one is Jammu and Kashmir and other is Ladakh (Both these territories claimed as Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan). [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/5qpwiF_e7UM/hqdefault.jpg "State and Capital name in India with alphabetical order (with voice).") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qpwiF_e7UM) There has been brutality in the Indian side of Jammu and Kashmir because of [sentiments](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/sentiment/10090) against Indian rule and pro-Pakistani are still alive. The 28 are all states of India. | S. NO | State | Capital | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Amaravati | | 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | | 3 | Assam | Dispur | | 4 | Bihar | Patna | | 5 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur | | 6 | Goa | Panaji | | 7 | Gujarat | Gandhinagar | | 8 | Haryana | Chandigarh | | 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | | 10 | Jharkhand | Ranchi | | 11 | Karnataka | Bengaluru | | 12 | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | | 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | | 14 | Maharashtra | Mumbai | | 15 | Manipur | Imphal | | 16 | Meghalaya | Shillong | | 17 | Mizoram | Aizawl | | 18 | Nagaland | Kohima | | 19 | Odisha | Bhubaneswar | | 20 | Punjab | Chandigarh | | 21 | Rajasthan | Jaipur | | 22 | Sikkim | Gangtok | | 23 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | | 24 | Telangana | Hyderabad | | 25 | Tripura | Agartala | | 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | | 27 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun | | 28 | West Bengal | Kolkata | ## Australia – Capital of States These listed below are all [**states**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132) **and capitals** which are total of 6 and 2 territories of Australia | State | Capital | | --- | --- | | Australian Capital Territory | Canberra | | New South Wales | Sydney | | Northern Territory | Darwin | | Queensland | Brisbane | | South Australia | Adelaide | | Tasmania | Hobart | | Victoria | Melbourne | | Western Australia | Perth | **[Canberra](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/australia-march-for-justice-justice-for-women/38392)** - is a national capital since 1908. ### Where to visit in Australia – states and capitals Whenever you are in Australia you must visit: - **Sydney Opera House** – [Opera House](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-are-top-10-free-stuff-in-sydney/30388), This remarkable capital building in Sydney is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Formed like immense shells, you can enjoy a concert here also famous for dining at one of the restaurants or take a round of the building, which comprises theaters, studios, a concert hall, exhibition rooms, etc. - **Great Barrier Reef Marine Park** – The collection of [marine life](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/white-sand-beaches/32145) here includes different corals, more than 1,600 species of fish, sharks, dugongs, dolphins, turtles, rays, etc. or you can agree to see from underwater viewing positions and glass-bottom area. ![state capital](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2018/05/07/22/08/sydney-opera-house-3381786__480.jpg) - **Sydney Harbour Bridge** – connecting Sydney’s North Shore to the central region, a beautiful site. Along with the pedestrian path, there are two [railway](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/railway-bill/21293) lines that extend across the bridge, as well as eight lanes for road, and the control of each lane can be changed to provide the traffic flow. One of the top things to do in [Sydney](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-are-top-10-free-stuff-in-sydney/30388) is a guided ascent to the top of the bridge, where you can enjoy spectacular views over the harbor and city - **[Melbourne](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-find-the-right-property-developers-in-melbourne/29480)** – The capital of the state of Victoria, and Australia’s second-largest city, a sophisticated city on the Yarra River, is a recommended stay – especially for culture, Galleries, theaters, restaurants, shops, and it gives surely a European feel. And of course, **[sports](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/sports-science/30509) fans** love this city and watch cricket matches live here. ![Melbourne](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/11/29/14/54/melbourne-2986345__340.jpg) - **Bondi Beach** – This is one of the world’s most famous beaches. Bondi Beach is the place to one of the best surfing clubs in the world. It’s also a great scene for a seaside picnic, and flocks of tourists and locals gather here to celebrate [Christmas](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-greetings/32627) and New Year. - **Kakadu National Park** – is a World Heritage Site, the largest national park in Australia, and the second-largest in the world. Inside its borders lie rainforests, rivers, canyons, wetlands, and waterfalls, as well as provide a variety of wildlife views. Like, [mammals](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/are-fish-mammals/32979), reptiles, fish, more than 300 different kinds of birds, also freshwater and saltwater crocodiles hiding in the wetlands of Kakadu National Park. - **Fraser Island** – the beautiful Fraser Island, highlights crystal-clear freshwater streams and lakes, some filled by springs, and ancient rainforests packed with an astonishing unlikeness of plants and animals. Sharks, dolphins, and whales, and more than 300 species of birds. ## Germany’s states and capitals Germany has 16 states and its [capitals](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/capital/6557) are: | States | Capital | | --- | --- | | Baden-Württemberg | Stuttgart | | Bavaria | Munich | | Berlin | Berlin | | Brandenburg | Potsdam | | Bremen | Bremen | | Hamburg | Hamburg | | Hesse | Wiesbaden | | Lower Saxony | Hanover | | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | Schwerin | | North Rhine-Westphalia | Düsseldorf | | Rhineland-Palatinate | Mainz | | Saarland | Saarbrücken | | Saxony | Dresden | | Saxony-Anhalt | Magdeburg | | Schleswig-Holstein | Kiel | | Thuringia | Erfurt | ## How to learn all states and capitals As every person learns differently according to his learning ability, it is difficult to choose one method over another like [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/KQEHLMyAWeY/maxresdefault.jpg "The 50 States Song - 50 States and Capitols of the United States of America Song") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQEHLMyAWeY) - One may use flashcards. - Another may use to write out the map several times. - Absorb better through [rhyming](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-end-rhyme-and-internal-rhyme/14965) songs about states and their capital. - Memorizing through pictures and visualizations is also a good option. - Create printable worksheets for learning states and capitals. - There are also so many free online games to learn about the location of the [states](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132), as well as the capitals & historic pictures. ## The State A state is an organized independent, [**sovereign**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/sovereign/12399) government ( if they are not dependent on another state) handling control over certain areas, whose borders are precisely defined and internationally recognized by other states. ### State Responsibility 1. [States](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132) usually have clear borders of their territory. 2. Safeguards and manages its region within those borders. 3. Recognized by other countries. 4. States have bureaucracies staffed by their own workers that work under the government. 5. States hold certain functions within their territory (sovereign) 6. Controls legitimate use of force within its territory 7. Controls economy at national scale and collects taxes. 8. States make rules within their territory. 9. State also Controls information within its territory. ## States and capitals quiz You can conduct a [states](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132) and capitals quiz by asking questions like this and giving 4 options along with 1 correct option. 1. What is the capital of Alabama? 2. What is the capital of California? 3. How many states of the U.S.? 4. What is the capital of [Delaware](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/delaware-corporation/14241)? 5. What is the capital of Florida? 6. What is the capital of South Carolina? 7. What is the capital of [Texas](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/cheap-full-coverage-auto-insurance-in-texas/27517)? 8. What is the capital of Virginia? 9. What is the capital of Hawaii? 10. What is the capital of Georgia? 11. What is the capital of Washington? 12. What is the capital of Wyoming? Or also download games like this from the play store on your mobile ## States and capitals games There are many apps on google play store for learning **states and capitals** by a [quiz](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/examine/11869) or guessing like you can download these: - Capitals of all countries in the world: City Quiz - USA states and capital quiz - 50 states - 50 US state quiz - World map quiz - Capitals quiz - World capitals - States of Germany - Geography quiz ## Capital of U.S. The first capital of the United States was New York City but now, [Washington, D.C](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132). has been the federal capital of the U.S. since 1800. All states of the U.S. have their own capital cities. Typically respective capital cities of states change multiple times but most states have not changed their capital. Washington, D.C. as the [federal](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/federal-reserve-system-frs/41963) capital of the U.S. has been the most dynamic city in the Pacific Northwest region because it was established by the Constitution of the U.S. as the federal capital. ![all states](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/08/27/15/57/washington-d-1624419__340.jpg) [President George Washington](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/day-of-history-and-hope-called-by-46th-american-president/34176) decided the exact location of this new “district,”. The city was officially founded in 1790, formerly a section of Maryland and Virginia, Pierre Charles L’Enfant appointed to design the city to be dynamic and different from the rest of the states, who presented a concept for a modern city emphasizing ceremonial spaces nostalgic of another great capital, Paris. He designed a grid arrangement, in which the center would be the Capitol building. - The city has a unique combination of unrestricted, public museums and many of the state’s most admired buildings and monuments. - The National Mall between the Capitol, Washington [Monument](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/laser-etching-on-monuments/31458), White House, and Lincoln Memorial are well-known everywhere in the world as representations of the wealthiest and a powerful nation. - D.C. has shopping, dining, and nightlife and the best [metropolis](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/metropolitan-statistical-area-msa/18292). - Most of the tourists in D.C. crowd to the National Mall—a two-mile-long, beautiful extent of a parkland that accommodates many of the city’s memorials and Smithsonian museums. - but the city itself is a vibrant municipality. - The weather is really quite enjoyable during the [spring](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/when-is-spring-break-2020/36836) and fall. - Also, you can’t miss, The Smithsonian when in D.C. - And, must visit the Capital One Arena, the Convention Center, the White House, West Potomac Park, the Kennedy Center, George Washington University, the beautiful Tidal Basin, Nationals Park, and the Wharf. - you have not truly been to D.C. until you’ve been out and about the city. - D.C. is one of the most impressive states. There are more embassies in D.C. than in any other city in the world, bringing every international professional here in the country, and in D.C., 13.5% of the population is foreign-born. ## Federal Capital A federal capital is a political or capital city, that works as the place of the [federal government](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/federal-government/7043). A federal capital is also a city that actually includes the offices and meetings of its elective government, whereas its position and relationship to other states are set by law or federal constitution. Federal capitals sometimes may not be recognized states in themselves, or are directly governed by the federal government located within their bases, as federal districts. All capitals are of historical and trade importance. Some famous well-known federal capitals include [Washington, D.C](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/washington-mutual/26507)., which is not part of any U.S. state but borders Maryland and Virginia. Pakistan’s federal capital is Islamabad. Moscow, the federal capital of Russia. The Supreme Court of the country is also often located in the federal capital city. ### Also read: - **[States without Sales Tax](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-without-sales-tax/46046)** - [**States in alphabetical order**](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132) ## State Capitals The state capital is the capital city of a political [subdivision](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/subdivision/9665) of a country in which the state bureaucracy and major government offices are located. Population and city size are not requirements for a city to serve as a capital, and various capitals are not the most populated or largest cities within a state normally. The state capital is usually the seat of political leadership within that state, and typically holds the state [legislature](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/legislation/7539) and executive offices. The Supreme Court of the country is also often located in the capital city. All states and capitals are highly important for any country. ## States with no income tax There is a total of 9 [states](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-in-alphabetical-order/40132) in the U.S. that are without income tax and their names are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming These states are without [income taxes](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/income-tax/12126) on their occupants. Income tax usually depends on how much a person earns, which means if you make more you’ll pay more money, but living in a state with no income tax is not always good, you’ll apparently not have to pay large money in terms of taxes. But states with no income tax are not always beneficial because governing bodies get those taxes through other sources like having higher property and sales tax. ## Most Beautiful Capitals in the World The capital city is the most important city or region, usually, a piece of land that consists of government meeting places, political leaders’ offices, and residences of locals are also part of the location. The Capital is specially designed for official meetings with [foreigners](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/foreign-exchange-reserves/20722)’ also for the country’s personal official affairs **1. [London](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/city-of-london/24249)** **2. Islamabad** **3. Berlin** **4. Washington** **5. Paris** **6. Rome** **7. Tokyo** **8. Budapest** **9. Ottawa** **10. Moscow** ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. What are all 50 states of the U.S.A? There are 50 states in the U.S. 1. Alabama 2. Alaska 3. Arizona 4. Arkansas 5. California 6. Colorado 7. Connecticut 8. [Delaware](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/delaware-corporation/14241) 9. Florida 10. Georgia 11. Hawaii 12. Idaho 13. Illinois 14. Indiana 15. Iowa 16. Kansas 17. Kentucky 18. Louisiana 19. Maine 20. Maryland 21. Massachusetts 22. Michigan 23. Minnesota 24. Mississippi 25. Missouri 26. Montana 26. Nebraska 27. Nevada 28. New Hampshire 29. New Jersey 30. New Mexico 31. New York 32. North Carolina 33. North Dakota 34. Ohio 35. Oklahoma 36. Oregon 37. [Pennsylvania](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/auto-tag-agency-in-pennsylvania/37286) 38. Rhode Island 39. South Carolina 40. South Dakota 41. Tennessee 42. Texas 43. Utah 44. Vermont 45. Virginia 46. Washington 47. West Virginia 48. Wisconsin 49. Wyoming ### 2. What are examples of state taxes? Examples of state tax are the sales tax on services and goods, police safeguard, health and [welfare](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/welfare-state/22741) advantages for the state’s people. Also, states impose an income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, and property tax that may vary in each state. ### 3. What is NY state tax? The state sales tax rate in New York is 4.000 percent. Along with local taxes, the total [sales tax](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/sales-tax/14103) rate is between 4.000% to 8.875% which is actually higher. ### 4. Which states have state tax? Only [Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-without-sales-tax/46046) do not have sales tax except these all states of the U.S. have state sale tax. ### 5. What are state and local taxes? State tax is a direct tax imposed by a state on your [income](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/unearned-income/13798). While local governments in several states also impose a local income tax which are in addition to [federal](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/federal-funds/42620) and state taxes. ### 6. Is Puerto Rico a state? This island and unincorporated territory’s ultimate status has not been determined yet. Puerto Ricans have US nationality but cannot elect the U.S. [president](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/vice-president/10704). They also have no representatives or senators on Capitol Hill. And not allowed to have trade connections with any country other than the U.S. ### 7. Is Puerto Rico a state of the United States? The status of Puerto Rico is an unincorporated [territory](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/territory/11836) of the U.S. The island is neither a sovereign nation nor a U.S. state also have no representatives or senators on Capitol Hill. ### 8. Is Michigan a state? Yes, Michigan is 22nd of **all states** in the U.S. ### 9. What is the name of the 29th state? Former princely state [Jammu and Kashmir](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/extra-judicial-killing-of-kashmir-laborers/32323) (which India and Pakistan claim their territory and war over it few times and each country control different parts of the territory with a ceasefire line agreed.) is now converted into two Territories by Indian BJP Govt., one is Jammu and Kashmir and other is Ladakh (Both these territories claimed as Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan). There has been brutality in the Indian side of Jammu and Kashmir because of sentiments against Indian rule and pro-Pakistani are still alive. Indian Govt. removed almost all of [Article 370](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/article/11739), the article allowed the state its own constitution, a separate flag, and freedom to make rules and regulations. ### 10. What is the difference between state and capital? A state has a large region compared to that of capital and a state relies on and is represented by it’s the capital city. Whereas the term “capital” leads to a city that is the seat of the [federal government](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/federal-government/7043) of a country. ## Conclusion > As reading above, we can conclude that all states and capitals are with [historical](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/ancient-archaeology/28972) and trade importance and the region where government institutions are usually with the seat of the state’s elected government. All states and capitals lie in the most important [geographic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/geographic-segmentation/16214) locations of the country from a security as well as a tourism perspective. No matter in which country’s capital you are living or visits for any reason, In all states and capitals, you can enjoy the best spectacular landscapes, enjoy building monuments, shopping areas, restaurants, museums, and government official buildings. Capital boosts the economic increase of the country and creates employment opportunities. ## Related Articles **[Cheapest state to live in](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/cheap-full-coverage-car-insurance/27928)** **[How many states in the U.S.A?](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-many-states-in-u-s-a/12506)** --- _[View the full topic](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/states-and-capitals/47101)._