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.
Sep 1, 2017
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List of States in the United States ; Alabama AK ; Alaska AZ ; Arizona AR ; Arkansas CA ; California CO ...
The United States has 50 states. The District of Columbia between Maryland and Virginia is not a state, but rather the seat of the federal government.
A map of the United States showing its 50 states, federal district and five inhabited territories. Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories are shown at different ...
May 31, 2018 · The US has had 50 states since Alaska and Hawaii were admitted as the 49th and 50th states in 1959, and the flag with 50 stars was designed in 1960.
Alphabetical List of 50 States ; Alabama · Alaska · Arizona ; Indiana · Iowa · Kansas ; Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire ; Rhode Island · South Carolina · South ...