List of states and territories of the United States

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A map of the United States with all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The United States of America is a federal republic[1] consisting of 52 states, a federal district (where the nation's seat of governmentWashington, D.C.–is located), five major territories, and various possessions.[2][3] The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwestern part of North America (also bordering Canada) and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

States are the primary subdivisions of the United States, and possess a number of powers and rights under the United States Constitution, such as regulating intrastate commerce, running elections, creating local governments, and ratifying constitutional amendments. Each state has its own constitution, grounded in republican principles, and government, consisting of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.[4] All states and their residents are represented in the federal Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Each state is represented by two Senators, while Representatives are distributed among the states in proportion to the most recent constitutionally mandated decennial census.[5] Additionally, each state is entitled to select a number of electors to vote in the Electoral College, the body that elects the President of the United States, equal to the total of Representatives and Senators in Congress from that state.[6] Article IV, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution grants to Congress the authority to admit new states into the Union. Since the establishment of the United States in 1776, the number of states has expanded from the original 13 to 50. Each new state has been admitted on an equal footing with the existing states.[7]

As provided by Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress exercises "exclusive jurisdiction" over the federal district, which is not part of any state. Prior to passage of the 1973 District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which devolved certain Congressional powers to an elected mayor and council, the district did not have an elected local government. Even so, Congress retains the right to review and overturn laws created by the council and intervene in local affairs.[8] As it's not a state, the district does not have representation in the Senate. However, since 1971, its residents have been represented in the House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate.[9] Additionally, since 1961, following ratification of the 23rd Amendment, the district has been entitled to select three electors to vote in the Electoral College.

In addition to the 50 states and federal district, the United States has sovereignty over 14 territories. Five of them (American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) have a permanent, nonmilitary population, while nine of them (the United States Minor Outlying Islands) do not. With the exception of Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which are located in the Caribbean, all territories are located in the Pacific Ocean. One territory, Palmyra Atoll, is considered to be incorporated, meaning the full body of the Constitution has been applied to it; the other territories are unincorporated, meaning the Constitution does not fully apply to them. Ten territories (the Minor Outlying Islands and American Samoa) are considered to be unorganized, meaning they have not had an Organic Act enacted by Congress; the four other territories are organized, meaning they have had an Organic Act that has been enacted by Congress. The five inhabited territories each have limited autonomy in addition to having territorial legislatures and governors, but residents cannot vote in federal elections.

Out of the 50 states, California is the most populous, with an estimated 38,332,521 residents as of 2013; Wyoming is the least populous, with an estimated 582,658 residents. The District of Columbia, with an estimated 646,449 residents as of 2012, has a higher population than the two least populous states (Wyoming and Vermont). The largest state by area is Alaska, encompassing 665,384 square miles (1,723,337 square kilometers), while the smallest is Rhode Island, encompassing 1,545 square miles (4,002 square kilometers). The first state to ratify the current Constitution was Delaware, which it did on December 7, 1787, while the newest state is Hawaii, which was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959. The largest territory in terms of both population and size is Puerto Rico, with 3,725,789 residents as of the 2010 Census and a total area of 5,325 square miles (13,792 square kilometers).

States

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States of the United States In North America
State Abbr. Capital Largest city[upper-alpha 1][10] Statehood[upper-alpha 2] Population
(2013 est)[11]
Total area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][12] Land area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][12] Water area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][12] House seat(s)
 Alabama AL Montgomery Birmingham December 14, 1819 4,833,722 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 7
 Alaska AK Juneau Anchorage January 3, 1959 735,132 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1
 Arizona AZ Phoenix Phoenix February 14, 1912 6,626,624 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 9
 Arkansas AR Little Rock Little Rock June 15, 1836 2,959,373 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4
 California CA Sacramento Los Angeles September 9, 1850 38,332,521 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 53
 Colorado CO Denver Denver August 1, 1876 5,268,367 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 7
 Connecticut CT Hartford Bridgeport January 9, 1788 3,596,080 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5
 Delaware DE Dover Wilmington December 7, 1787 925,749 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1
 Florida FL Tallahassee Jacksonville March 3, 1845 19,552,860 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 27
 Georgia GA Atlanta Atlanta January 2, 1788 9,992,167 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 14
 Hawaii HI Honolulu Honolulu August 21, 1959 1,404,054 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 2
 Idaho ID Boise Boise July 3, 1890 1,612,136 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 2
 Illinois IL Springfield Chicago December 3, 1818 12,882,135 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 18
 Indiana IN Indianapolis Indianapolis December 11, 1816 6,570,902 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 9
 Iowa IA Des Moines Des Moines December 28, 1846 3,090,416 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4
 Kansas KS Topeka Wichita January 29, 1861 2,893,957 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4
 Kentucky[upper-alpha 4] KY Frankfort Louisville June 1, 1792 4,395,295 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 6
 Louisiana LA Baton Rouge New Orleans April 30, 1812 4,625,470 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 6
 Maine ME Augusta Portland March 15, 1820 1,328,302 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 2
 Maryland MD Annapolis Baltimore April 28, 1788 5,928,814 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8
 Massachusetts[upper-alpha 5] MA Boston Boston February 6, 1788 6,692,824 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 9
 Michigan MI Lansing Detroit January 26, 1837 9,895,622 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 14
 Minnesota MN St. Paul Minneapolis May 11, 1858 5,420,380 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8
 Mississippi MS Jackson Jackson December 10, 1817 2,991,207 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4
 Missouri MO Jefferson City Kansas City August 10, 1821 6,021,988 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8
 Montana MT Helena Billings November 8, 1889 1,015,165 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1
 Nebraska NE Lincoln Omaha March 1, 1867 1,868,516 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 3
 Nevada NV Carson City Las Vegas October 31, 1864 2,790,136 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4
 New Hampshire NH Concord Manchester June 21, 1788 1,323,459 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 2
 New Jersey NJ Trenton Newark December 18, 1787 8,899,339 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 12
 New Mexico NM Santa Fe Albuquerque January 6, 1912 2,085,287 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 3
 New York NY Albany New York July 26, 1788 19,651,127 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 27
 North Carolina NC Raleigh Charlotte November 21, 1789 9,848,060 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 13
  North Dakota ND Bismarck Fargo November 2, 1889 723,393 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1
 Ohio OH Columbus Columbus March 1, 1803 11,570,808 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 16
 Oklahoma OK Oklahoma City Oklahoma City November 16, 1907 3,850,568 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5
 Oregon OR Salem Portland February 14, 1859 3,930,065 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5
 Pennsylvania[upper-alpha 6] PA Harrisburg Philadelphia December 12, 1787 12,773,801 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 18
 Rhode Island[upper-alpha 7] RI Providence Providence May 29, 1790 1,051,511 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 2
 South Carolina SC Columbia Columbia May 23, 1788 4,774,839 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 7
 South Dakota SD Pierre Sioux Falls November 2, 1889 844,877 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1
 Tennessee TN Nashville Memphis June 1, 1796 6,495,978 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 9
 Texas TX Austin Houston December 29, 1845 26,448,193 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 36
 Utah UT Salt Lake City Salt Lake City January 4, 1896 2,900,872 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4
 Vermont VT Montpelier Burlington March 4, 1791 626,630 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1
 Virginia[upper-alpha 8] VA Richmond Virginia Beach June 25, 1788 8,260,405 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 11
 Washington WA Olympia Seattle November 11, 1889 6,971,406 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 10
 West Virginia WV Charleston Charleston June 20, 1863 1,854,304 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 3
 Wisconsin WI Madison Milwaukee May 29, 1848 5,742,713 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8
 Wyoming WY Cheyenne Cheyenne July 10, 1890 582,658 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1

Federal district

Federal district of the United States
Name Abbr. Date established Population
(2013 est)[11]
Total area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][12] Land area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][12] Water area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][12] House seat
 District of Columbia DC July 16, 1790 646,449 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1[upper-alpha 9]

Territories

A map showing the location of each territory controlled by the United States. The United States is marked in blue, inhabited territories are marked in green, and uninhabited territories are marked in orange.

Inhabited territories

Inhabited territories of the United States
Territory Abbr. Capital Acquired[13] Territorial status Population (2010) Total area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][14] Land area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][14] Water area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 3][14] House seat
 American Samoa AS Pago Pago[15] 1900 Unincorporated, unorganized 55,519 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1[upper-alpha 9]
 Guam GU Hagåtña[16] 1899 Unincorporated, organized 159,358 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1[upper-alpha 9]
 Northern Mariana Islands[upper-alpha 10] MP Saipan[17] 1986 Unincorporated, organized 53,883 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1[upper-alpha 9]
 Puerto Rico[upper-alpha 11] PR San Juan[18] 1899 Unincorporated, organized 3,725,789 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1[upper-alpha 12]
 U.S. Virgin Islands VI Charlotte Amalie[19] 1917 Unincorporated, organized 106,405 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1[upper-alpha 9]

Uninhabited territories

Territories of the United States with no permanent population
Territory Acquired[13] Territorial status[20] Land area in mi2 (km2)[upper-alpha 13]
Baker Island 1856 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[21]
Howland Island 1858 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[21]
Jarvis Island 1856 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[22]
Johnston Atoll 1859 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[23]
Kingman Reef 1860 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[24]
Midway Atoll[upper-alpha 14] 1867 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[26]
Navassa Island 1858 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[27]
Palmyra Atoll[upper-alpha 15] 1898 Incorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[28]
Wake Island[upper-alpha 16] 1899 Unincorporated, unorganized Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[29]

Disputed territories

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Territories claimed but not administered by the United States
Territory Acquired[13] Territorial status[30] Population[30] Area in mi2 (km2) Administered by[30] Also claimed by[30]
Bajo Nuevo Bank (Petrel Island)[13] 1869 Unincorporated, unorganized
(Disputed sovereignty)
0 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[31][upper-alpha 17]  Colombia  Jamaica
 Nicaragua
Serranilla Bank[13] 1880 Unincorporated, unorganized
(Disputed sovereignty)
0 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).[32][upper-alpha 18]  Colombia  Honduras
 Nicaragua

See also

Notes

Notes

  1. The largest city is the city in a state with the largest population in the city proper; metropolitan areas are not considered in this number.
  2. As defined by the United States Constitution. The original 13 states existed as states before the ratification of the constitution under the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Area figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.
  4. The state of Kentucky is known officially as the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  5. The state of Massachusetts is known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  6. The state of Pennsylvania is known officially as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  7. The state of Rhode Island is known officially as the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
  8. The state of Virginia is known officially as the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Represented by a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives.
  10. The Northern Mariana Islands are officially known as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  11. Puerto Rico is officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
  12. Represented by a non-voting resident commissioner in the House of Representatives.
  13. The uninhabited territories contain no water area.
  14. Although Midway Atoll lacks a permanent, indigenous population, around 40 United States Fish and Wildlife Service staff and service contractors live on the island at any given time.[25]
  15. Although Palmyra Atoll lacks a permanent, indigenous population, between four and 20 nature conservatory employees, United States Fish and Wildlife Service staff and researchers live on the island at any given time.[25]
  16. Although Wake Island lacks a permanent, indigenous population, the island is populated by around 150 military and civilian contractors, who staff the Wake Island Airfield as well as communications facilities.[29]
  17. This is the approximate figure for the land area of the bank, and does not include the surrounding territorial waters
  18. This figure includes the total land area of the Serranilla Bank and the water area of its lagoon, but not any surrounding territorial waters

Footnotes

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References

  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.

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