1. Texas
   New York
2. Alabama
   North Carolina

By area, Alabama is the 30th biggest state in the United States. It is home to such famous folk as Rosa Parks and Channing Tatum. Alabama's capital is Montgomery.

1. California
   Illinois
2. Utah
   Kentucky

Although the capital of Kentucky is Frankfort, it is best known for the Kentucky Derby that takes place in Louisville. It shouldn't boggle the mind that the state's official animal is the horse.

1. Nevada
   Ohio
2. Rhode Island
   Connecticut

Ohio has been a member of the union since 1803. The state borders five other states, but features Lake Erie on its northernmost side.

1. WV
   SC
2. MT
   FL

West Virginia is the 35th state to enter the union. It is the only state to sit entirely within the Appalachian mountains, and possesses some of the most biodiverse forests in the country.

1. South Carolina
   Iowa
2. New Mexico
   North Carolina

The 10th most populous state in the United States, North Carolina is best known for being the birthplace of flight. In 1903, the Wright Brothers took flight from Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks.

1. Texas
   Oklahoma
2. Arkansas
   Colorado

If you wanted to visit Galveston, Fort Worth, Austin or Houston, you would head to Texas. Known as the Lone Star state, Texas entered the union on Dec. 29, 1945.

1. Montana
   North Dakota
2. Maine
   Alaska

With a population of just over 755,000, North Dakota is a spacious state. The largest city in North Dakota is Fargo, with a population of under 120,000.

1. Florida
   South Carolina
2. Virginia
   Georgia

If you wanted to visit Macon, Augusta or Savannah, you would visit the state of Georgia. Georgia is famous for its peaches, but it is also home to one of the biggest cities in the south - Atlanta!

1. Missouri
   Nebraska
2. Oregon
   Florida

Nebraska was granted statehood in 1867, and it has grown to a population of nearly 2 million people. However, the smallest town in Nebraska is named Monowi, and it has just one resident.

1. New Mexico
   Kansas
2. Arizona
   California

Arizona's capital city of Phoenix is the 6th most populated city in the U.S. It is best known for the Grand Canyon and for its famous baseball team, the Arizona Cardinals.

1. Mississippi
   Louisiana
2. Oregon
   Missouri

The state of Missouri is home to Joplin, Kansas City, Branson and Jefferson City. Missouri joined the union of states in 1821, and it is home to over 6 million people.

1. Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
   Knoxville, Memphis and Chattanooga.
2. Orlando, Jacksonville and Tallahassee.
   Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco.

The state of Tennessee is most famous for being home of the country music capital of Nashville. Though cities like Knoxville, Memphis and Chattanooga make up significant portions of the state's 7 million people.

1. Maine
   Rhode Island
2. Utah
   South Dakota

Famous for its lobster, Maine is also home to Bangor, Augusta and Portland. Maine ranks at the 9th least populous state with only 1.3 million residents.

1. Michigan
   Maine
2. Connecticut
   Washington

Among the 169 towns in Connecticut that make up the state's nearly 4 million citizens, New Haven, Danbury and Hartford are the most populated. It is also home to the world-famous Peabody Museum of Natural History.

1. Lousiana
   Nebraska
2. Montana
   Virginia

Most famous for New Orleans and Mardi Gras, Louisiana sits all the Gulf coast. It is home to many cities including Shreveport, Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

1. Arkansas
   Kansas
2. Texas
   New Jersey

If you were visiting Trenton, Atlantic City or Newark, you would be in New Jersey. New Jersey has 130 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.

1. Iowa
   Nevada
2. Pennsylvania
   New Mexico

If you are visiting Pennsylvania and you are not in Pittsburgh, you are most likely in Erie, Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed in Pennsylvania.

1. Iowa
   Hawaii
2. Alaska
   New York

Iowa is home to over 3 million people, and the largest city is Des Moines. It sits firmly between the Mississippi River and the Missouri River.

1. Alaska
   Massachusetts
2. Oklahoma
   Kentucky

Oklahoma officially became a state in 1907. With a population of over 680,000, the largest city is Oklahoma City.

1. Indiana
   California
2. Nevada
   Oregon

The desert state of Nevada is most famous for being home to Las Vegas. However, the capital of the state is actually Carson City.

1. Oregon
   Georgia
2. Washington
   California

Although Astoria is considered the most beautiful city in Oregon, the others have a lot to offer, too. Oregon became a state in 1859, and it is home to over 4.1 million people.

1. California
   West Virginia
2. Alaska
   Virginia

One of the most untamed states in the United States, Alaska became a state in 1959. The largest city by population is Anchorage, but the entire state is home to less than 800,000 people.

1. South Carolina
   Georgia
2. Nevada
   Montana

Although the capital of Montana is Helena, Billings is the largest city by population. Montana is most famous for Glacier National Park.

1. Florida
   South Dakota
2. Louisiana
   Vermont

The capital of South Dakota is Pierre, but the biggest city is actually Sioux Falls. The state is well known for being home to the iconic Mount Rushmore.

1. Vermont
   New Hampshire
2. Indiana
   Ohio

The largest city in Vermont is Burlington, but the capital city is Montpelier. Vermont is well known for its naturally grown maple syrup.

1. Indiana
   Kansas
2. Washington
   New Hampshire

With over 200 towns, New Hampshire is a small state that over 1.3 people call home. One of New Hampshire's most popular attractions is the White Mountain National Forest.

1. Alaska
   Hawaii
2. Florida
   Kentucky

Comprised of 6 main islands, Hawaii is one of the most visited stated in the United States. With active volcanoes, jungles and urban living, it is a tourist haven like no other.

1. Ohio
   Tennessee
2. Georgia
   Washington

Washington was granted statehood in 1889, and features everything from mountains to oceanside living. Although Seattle is the largest city, Olympia is actually the capital.

1. New Mexico
   Indiana
2. Arizona
   Colorado

Best known for farming and auto racing, Indiana is home to almost 7 million people. The capital city is Indianapolis, but we thought that would make it too easy for you.

1. Virginia
   West Virginia
2. South Carolina
   North Carolina

If you were visiting either Alexandria, Richmond or Roanoke, you would be in the state of Virginia. Founded in 1788, Virginia is home to many historical landmarks including Monticello.

1. Oregon
   Kansas
2. Louisiana
   New Mexico

With a state population of over 2 million, New Mexico is a diverse landscape. The capital city of Santa Fe dates all the way back to 1610.

1. Massachusetts
   New York
2. Maine
   Rhode Island

Yes, there are other cities in New York other than New York City. New York has a lot of great cities, but the first chess tournament in the United States took place in NYC during 1843. It became a state in 1788.

1. Missouri
   Texas
2. Arkansas
   Louisiana

With a population of over 3 million, Arkansas sits alongside the Mississippi River and stretches to the Ozark Mountains. The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock.

1. Rhode Island
   New York
2. Maine
   Vermont

Although Rhode Island is the smallest of the continental states, it still boasts a population of over 1 million. The capital of Rhode Island is Providence.

1. Illinois
   Indiana
2. Michigan
   Maine

With over 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan is a fisherman's dream. The state has a population of almost 10 million people. The capital city is Lansing, and not Detroit like most people think.