List of US States and their Capital Cities – Complete List

List of US States and Their Capital Cities

Explore the complete list of US states and their capital cities. Learn interesting facts about the largest, smallest, and oldest capitals, and test your knowledge with a fun revision quiz!

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Complete List of US States and Their Capital Cities

The United States of America (USA) is made up of 50 states, each with its own capital city. While many people assume that the largest city in a state is its capital, this is not always the case. Below is a complete list of all 50 US states and their capitals.

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List of US States and Their Capitals

State	Capital City
Alabama	Montgomery
Alaska	Juneau
Arizona	Phoenix
Arkansas	Little Rock
California	Sacramento
Colorado	Denver
Connecticut	Hartford
Delaware	Dover
Florida	Tallahassee
Georgia	Atlanta
Hawaii	Honolulu
Idaho	Boise
Illinois	Springfield
Indiana	Indianapolis
Iowa	Des Moines
Kansas	Topeka
Kentucky	Frankfort
Louisiana	Baton Rouge
Maine	Augusta
Maryland	Annapolis
Massachusetts	Boston
Michigan	Lansing
Minnesota	Saint Paul
Mississippi	Jackson
Missouri	Jefferson City
Montana	Helena
Nebraska	Lincoln
Nevada	Carson City
New Hampshire	Concord
New Jersey	Trenton
New Mexico	Santa Fe
New York	Albany
North Carolina	Raleigh
North Dakota	Bismarck
Ohio	Columbus
Oklahoma	Oklahoma City
Oregon	Salem
Pennsylvania	Harrisburg
Rhode Island	Providence
South Carolina	Columbia
South Dakota	Pierre
Tennessee	Nashville
Texas	Austin
Utah	Salt Lake City
Vermont	Montpelier
Virginia	Richmond
Washington	Olympia
West Virginia	Charleston
Wisconsin	Madison
Wyoming	Cheyenne

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Interesting Facts About US States and Their Capitals

• Largest Capital by Population: Phoenix, Arizona – Over 1.6 million residents.
• Smallest Capital by Population: Montpelier, Vermont – Less than 8,000 residents.
• Oldest Capital: Santa Fe, New Mexico – Established in 1610, making it the oldest capital city in the U.S.
• Newest State to Join the U.S.: Hawaii (1959) – Making Honolulu its newest state capital.
• Only Two-State Named Capitals: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma & Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Geographically Largest State: Alaska – Its capital, Juneau, is the only U.S. capital that borders another country (Canada).

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Conclusion on the list of US States and thier Capital Cities

Each US states has a unique history, culture, and government, with its capital city serving as the political hub. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or history enthusiast, knowing the capitals of all 50 states is essential for understanding American geography.

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Revision Questions on US states and their capitals!

Basic Questions

1. What is the capital of California?
2. Which state has Austin as its capital?
3. Name the capital of Florida.
4. What is the capital city of New York State?
5. Which U.S. state has Denver as its capital?

Intermediate Questions

6. What is the smallest U.S. capital by population?
7. Which state has Phoenix as its capital?
8. Name the capital of Hawaii, the newest U.S. state.
9. What is the capital of the geographically largest state in the U.S.?
10. Which capital city was founded in 1610, making it the oldest in the U.S.?

Advanced Questions

11. Name two U.S. capitals that include the name of their state.
12. What is the capital of the only U.S. state that shares a land border with Canada but has no other US states bordering it?
13. Which capital city is home to the U.S. Naval Academy?
14. What is the capital of the state known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?
15. Which U.S. capital is named after the third U.S. president?

Answer key for these questions

1. Sacramento
2. Texas
3. Tallahassee
4. Albany
5. Colorado
6. Montpelier, Vermont
7. Arizona
8. Honolulu
9. Juneau, Alaska
10. Santa Fe, New Mexico
11. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma & Indianapolis, Indiana
12. Juneau, Alaska
13. Annapolis, Maryland
14. Saint Paul, Minnesota
15. Jefferson City, Missouri.