# | name | abbreviation | nickname | population | bird | bird_image | flower | flower_image | capital | size | seatbelt_fine | fuel_tax | fuel_tax_dec | food_tax | food_tax_dec | climate | speed_fine | description
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1 | Alabama | AL | The Heart of Dixie | 4,464,356 | Yellowhammer | bird_alabama.jpg | Camellia Japonica L. | flower_alabama.jpg | Montgomery | 50,750 | 25 | 16 | 0.16 | 400 | 4 | Cfa | 25 | People call Alabama the "Heart of Dixie." Farmers here grow cotton, peanuts, and vegetables. The rockets that took people to the moon were built here. |
2 | Alaska | AK | The Last Frontier | 634,892 | Willow Ptarmigan | bird_alaska.jpg | Forget-me-not | flower_alaska.jpg | Juneau | 570,373 | 15 | 8 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 | Et, Dfc, Cfb | 30 | Alaska is the largest state. It has long, cold winters and short, hot summers. Alaska is close to the North Pole. In northern Alaska, the sun shines all night in the summer! |
3 | Arizona | AZ | Grand Canyons State | 5,307,331 | Cactus Wren | bird_arizona.jpg | Saguaro Cactus Flower | flower_arizona.jpg | Phoenix | 113,642 | 10 | 18 | 0.18 | 500 | 5 | BSk, BSh, BWh | 25 | Arizona is a dry, desert state. The Grand Canyon is in Arizona. The canyon is one of the natural wonders of the world. |
4 | Arkansas | AR | The Land of Opportunity | 2,692,090 | Mockingbird | bird_arkansas.jpg | Apple Blossom | flower_arkansas.jpg | Little Rock | 52,075 | 25 | 21 | 0.205 | 513 | 5.125 | Cfa | 25 | Arkansas is famous for its quartz crystals. The crystals are used in watches and computer parts. Farmers here grow soybeans, rice, and cotton. |
5 | California | CA | The Golden State | 34,501,130 | California Valley Quail | bird_california.jpg | Golden Poppy | flower_california.jpg | Sacramento | 155,973 | 20 | 18 | 0.18 | 600 | 6 | BSk, Csb, BWh | 25 | California has beaches, deserts, big cities, and warm weather. Many movies and TV shows are made here. California farmers grow fruits and vegetables. |
6 | Colorado | CO | Centennial State | 4,417,714 | Lark Bunting | bird_colorado.jpg | Rocky Mountain Columbine | flower_colorado.jpg | Denver | 103,730 | 15 | 22 | 0.22 | 290 | 2.9 | BSk, Dfb, Dfc | 25 | Colorado has many tall mountains. The peaks are part of the Rocky Mountains. People visit Colorado to ski, fish, hike, and hunt. |
7 | Connecticut | CT | The Constitution State | 3,425,074 | Robin | bird_connecticut.jpg | Mountain Laurel | flower_connecticut.jpg | Hartford | 4,845 | 15 | 25 | 0.25 | 600 | 6 | Dfb, Dfa | 25 | Connecticut has cold winters and hot summers. The land is rocky and hilly. People come to the Connecticut coast for boating and summer holidays. |
8 | Delaware | DE | The First State | 796,165 | Blue Hen Chicken | bird_delaware.jpg | Peach Blossom | flower_delaware.jpg | Dover | 1,955 | 20 | 23 | 0.23 | 0 | 0 | Cfa | 25 | Delaware has many rivers, ponds, and wetlands. The state has mild winters and warm summers. Farmers here raise chickens and grow soybeans and corn. |
9 | District of Columbia * | DC | No State Nickname | 572,059 | No State Bird | bird_d_columbia.jpg | No State Flower | flower_d_columbia.jpg | Washington (DC) | 69 | 50 | 20 | 0.2 | 575 | 5.75 | Cfb | 25 | The District of Columbia has a very famous city. Washington is the capital city of the United States. Many people here work for the federal government. |
10 | Florida | FL | The Sunshine State | 16,396,515 | Mockingbird | bird_florida.jpg | Orange Blossom | flower_florida.jpg | Tallahassee | 53,997 | 30 | 4 | 0.04 | 600 | 6 | Cfa | 25 | Florida has many lakes, rivers, swamps, and marshes. Many endangered animals live in southern Florida. Two of these animals are the manatee and the Florida panther. |
11 | Georgia | GA | The Peach State | 8,383,915 | Brown Thrasher | bird_georgia.jpg | Cherokee Rose | flower_georgia.jpg | Atlanta | 57,919 | 15 | 8 | 0.075 | 400 | 4 | Cfa | 100 | Georgia has hot summers and warm winters. Many people come here to visit islands along the coast. Georgia farmers grow peaches, peanuts, and cotton. |
12 | Hawaii | HI | Aloha State | 1,224,398 | Nene | bird_hawaii.jpg | Small Yellow Hibiscus | flower_hawaii.jpg | Honolulu | 6,423 | 45 | 16 | 0.16 | 400 | 4 | Aw, Af | 25 | Hawaii is made up of eight islands in the Pacific Ocean. Many people visit Hawaii to surf, fish, and enjoy the beaches. The Hawaiian word "aloha" means both "hello" and "goodbye"! |
13 | Idaho | ID | The Gem State | 1,321,006 | Mountain Bluebird | bird_idaho.jpg | Syringa | flower_idaho.jpg | Boise | 82,751 | 5 | 25 | 0.25 | 500 | 5 | Dfb, Dsb, BSk | 25 | Idaho grows more potatoes than any other state. Idaho farmers also raise cattle and sheep. Northern Idaho has many lakes and mountains. |
14 | Illinois | IL | Land of Lincoln | 12,482,301 | Cardinal | bird_illinois.jpg | Native Violet | flower_illinois.jpg | Springfield | 55,593 | 25 | 19 | 0.19 | 625 | 6.25 | Dfa | 100 | Illinois has very cold winters and hot summers. Farmers here grow corn and soybeans. They also raise cattle and hogs. |
15 | Indiana | IN | Hoosier State | 6,114,745 | Cardinal | bird_indiana.jpg | Peony | flower_indiana.jpg | Indianapolis | 35,870 | 25 | 15 | 0.15 | 500 | 5 | Dfa | 50 | Indiana has rolling hills and flat plains. Winter is snowy, and summer is hot. Farmers here grow corn, soybeans, and wheat. |
16 | Iowa | IA | Hawkeye State | 2,923,179 | Eastern Goldfinch | bird_iowa.jpg | Wild Rose | flower_iowa.jpg | Des Moines | 55,875 | 25 | 20 | 0.2 | 500 | 5 | Dfa | 50 | Iowa has rich farmland. Farmers here grow corn and soybeans. They also raise hogs and cattle. |
17 | Kansas | KS | Sunflower State | 2,694,641 | Western Meadowlark | bird_kansas.jpg | Native Sunflower | flower_kansas.jpg | Topeka | 81,823 | 10 | 21 | 0.21 | 490 | 4.9 | Dfa, BSk | 50 | People call Kansas "the Nation's Bread Basket." Kansas produces more wheat than any other state. Wheat is ground up to make flour. Flour is used to make bread. |
18 | Kentucky | KY | The Bluegrass State | 4,065,556 | Cardinal | bird_kentucky.jpg | Goldenrod | flower_kentucky.jpg | Frankfort | 39,732 | 25 | 15 | 0.15 | 600 | 6 | Cfa, Dfa | 25 | Kentucky has more caves than any other state. The state is famous for its racehorses. Kentucky has warm summers and cool winters. |
19 | Louisiana | LA | Pelican State | 4,468,976 | Eastern Brown Pelican | bird_louisiana.jpg | Magnolia | flower_louisiana.jpg | Baton Rouge | 43,566 | 25 | 20 | 0.2 | 400 | 4 | Cfa | 25 | Louisiana began as a French colony. Today, many people here still speak French. Louisiana farmers grow sweet potatoes, rice, and sugar cane. |
20 | Maine | ME | The Pine Tree State | 1,286,670 | Chickadee | bird_maine.jpg | White Pine Cone | flower_maine.jpg | Augusta | 30,865 | 50 | 22 | 0.22 | 500 | 5 | Dfb | 25 | Forests cover most of Maine. The coast has old lighthouses and fishing villages. Maine has very cold winters and warm summers. |
21 | Maryland | MD | Old Line State | 5,375,156 | Baltimore Oriole | bird_maryland.jpg | Black-eyed Susan | flower_maryland.jpg | Annapolis | 9,775 | 25 | 24 | 0.235 | 500 | 5 | Cfb, Cfa | 50 | Forests cover much of Maryland. People visit Maryland for boating, fishing, and swimming in Chesapeake Bay. The state has mild winters and hot summers. |
22 | Massachusetts | MA | Bay State | 6,379,304 | Chickadee | bird_massachusetts.jpg | Mayflower | flower_massachusetts.jpg | Boston | 7,838 | 25 | 21 | 0.21 | 500 | 5 | Dfb, Cfb | 50 | Massachusetts is one of the six New England states. The state is small, but many people live here. Many visitors come to the Cape Cod area to sail and go to the beach. |
23 | Michigan | MI | Great Lakes State | 9,990,817 | Robin | bird_michigan.jpg | Apple Blossom | flower_michigan.jpg | Lansing | 56,809 | 25 | 19 | 0.19 | 600 | 6 | Dfb, Dfa | 25 | The Great Lakes surround most of Michigan. Companies here build many cars. Michigan grows more cherries than any other state. |
24 | Minnesota | MN | Land of 10,000 Lakes | 4,972,294 | Common Loon | bird_minnesota.jpg | Lady's Slipper | flower_minnesota.jpg | St. Paul | 79,617 | 25 | 20 | 0.2 | 650 | 6.5 | Dfb, Dfa | 25 | Minnesota has many lakes, rivers, streams, and forests. Farmers here grow wheat, corn, and other crops. Minnesota has very cold, snowy winters and hot summers. |
25 | Mississippi | MS | Magnolia State | 2,858,029 | Mockingbird | bird_mississippi.jpg | Magnolia | flower_mississippi.jpg | Jackson | 46,914 | 25 | 18 | 0.18 | 700 | 7 | Cfa | 25 | Mississippi has rolling hills, flat farmland, and beaches. Farmers here grow cotton, rice, and soybeans. Mississippi summers are long, hot, and damp. Winters are short and cool. |
26 | Missouri | MO | Show Me State | 5,629,707 | Bluebird | bird_missouri.jpg | Hawthorn | flower_missouri.jpg | Jefferson City | 68,898 | 10 | 17 | 0.17 | 423 | 4.225 | Dfa | 50 | Two big rivers run through this state: the Missouri River and the Mississippi River. Missouri farmers raise cattle and hogs. They also grow corn and soybeans. The south of the state has underground caves. |
27 | Montana | MT | Treasure State | 904,433 | Western Meadowlark | bird_montana.jpg | Bitterroot | flower_montana.jpg | Helena | 145,556 | 20 | 27 | 0.27 | 0 | 0 | BSk, Dfb, Dfc | 25 | People call Montana the "Treasure State" because it has gold and silver. The state has mountains and glaciers in the west and plains in the east. Montana farmers raise cattle and grow wheat. |
28 | Nebraska | NE | Cornhusker State | 1,713,235 | Western Meadowlark | bird_nebraska.jpg | Goldenrod | flower_nebraska.jpg | Lincoln | 76,878 | 25 | 25 | 0.245 | 500 | 5 | Dfa, BSk | 25 | Farming is very important in Nebraska. Farmers here grow corn, wheat, and soybeans. They also raise livestock. Nebraska has many mammoth fossils buried underground. |
29 | Nevada | NV | The Silver State | 1,998,257 | Mountain Bluebird | bird_nevada.jpg | Sagebrush | flower_nevada.jpg | Carson City | 2,106,074 | 25 | 24 | 0.24 | 650 | 6.5 | BSk, Dsb | 100 | Nevada is the driest state in the US. Nevada has deserts, forests, and mountains. Many people come to Nevada to gamble. |
30 | New Hampshire | NH | Granite State | 1,259,181 | Purple Finch | bird_new_hampshire.jpg | Purple lilac | flower_new_hampshire.jpg | Concord | 8,969 | 25 | 18 | 0.18 | 0 | 0 | Dfb | 100 | New Hampshire has rocky hills, valleys, and many lakes. Many people come here to ski. They also visit the beaches, forests, and lakes. |
31 | New Jersey | NJ | Garden State | 8,484,431 | Eastern Goldfinch | bird_new_jersey.jpg | Purple Violet | flower_new_jersey.jpg | Trenton | 7,419 | 20 | 11 | 0.105 | 600 | 6 | Dfa, Dfb | 50 | New Jersey is one of the smallest states, but many people live here. Companies here make things like chemicals and machinery. The long New Jersey coast has sandy beaches. The coast also has many places to stay for holidays. |
32 | New Mexico | NM | Land of Enchantment | 1,829,146 | Roadrunner | bird_new_mexico.jpg | Yucca | flower_new_mexico.jpg | Santa Fe | 121,364 | 25 | 17 | 0.17 | 500 | 5 | BSk, Dfb | 30 | New Mexico has mountains, canyons, and forests. The state also has plains, caves, and deserts. Many people visit New Mexico because of its warm, dry weather. |
33 | New York | NY | Empire State | 19,011,378 | Bluebird | bird_new_york.jpg | Rose | flower_new_york.jpg | Albany | 47,224 | 50 | 8 | 0.08 | 400 | 4 | Dfb, Dfa | 30 | New York has the biggest city in the country. The state also has mountains, lakes, and beaches. New York farmers grow apples and grapes. They also make maple syrup. |
34 | North Carolina | NC | Tar Heel State | 8,186,268 | Cardinal | bird_north_carolina.jpg | Dogwood | flower_north_carolina.jpg | Raleigh | 48,718 | 25 | 24 | 0.243 | 400 | 4 | Cfa | 100 | Tobacco is the most important crop in North Carolina. Many people come to the state to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains. North Carolina has a long coast on the Atlantic Ocean. |
35 | North Dakota | ND | Roughrider State | 634,448 | Western Meadowlark | bird_north_dakota.jpg | Wild Prairie Rose | flower_north_dakota.jpg | Bismark | 68,994 | 20 | 21 | 0.21 | 500 | 5 | Dfb | 25 | Cattle ranches and crop farms cover most of North Dakota. The state has some of the best farmland in the world. Many people come here to visit the petrified forests and the badlands. |
36 | Ohio | OH | Buckeye State | 11,373,541 | Cardinal | bird_ohio.jpg | Scarlet Carnation | flower_ohio.jpg | Columbus | 40,953 | 25 | 22 | 0.22 | 500 | 5 | Dfa, Dfb | 25 | Ohio companies make things like rubber, steel, and machinery. Long ago, native people here built mounds out of earth. The Great Serpent Mound is about four football fields long! |
37 | Oklahoma | OK | Sooner State | 3,460,097 | Scissor-tailed Flycatcher | bird_oklahoma.jpg | Mistletoe | flower_oklahoma.jpg | Oklahoma City | 68,679 | 20 | 16 | 0.16 | 450 | 4.5 | Cfa, BSk | 25 | Farming is important in this warm, dry state. Farmers here grow wheat and raise cattle and sheep. Oklahoma has plains, low hills, and mountains. |
38 | Oregon | OR | Beaver State | 3,472,867 | Western Meadowlark | bird_oregon.jpg | Oregon Grape | flower_oregon.jpg | Salem | 96,003 | 75 | 24 | 0.24 | 0 | 0 | BSk, Dsb, Csb | 75 | Evergreen forests cover about half of Oregon. The Cascade Mountains run through the western part of the state. People come to Oregon to visit the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Crater Lake. |
39 | Pennsylvania | PA | Keystone State | 12,287,150 | Ruffed Grouse | bird_pennsylvania.jpg | Mountain Laurel | flower_pennsylvania.jpg | Harrisburg | 44,820 | 10 | 12 | 0.12 | 600 | 6 | Dfb, Dfa | 35 | Pennsylvania produces coal, iron, and steel. Farmers here grow wheat, fruits, and vegetables. People come to the state to ski, hike, and visit summer resorts. |
40 | Rhode Island | RI | The Ocean State | 1,058,920 | Rhode Island Red | bird_rhode_island.jpg | Violet | flower_rhode_island.jpg | Providence | 1,045 | 50 | 28 | 0.28 | 700 | 7 | Dfb | 50 | Rhode Island is the smallest state, but many people live here. The state is called an island, but most of the state is on the mainland. Many people come here to go sailing and fishing. |
41 | South Carolina | SC | Palmetto State | 4,063,011 | Great Carolina Wren | bird_south_carolina.jpg | Yellow Jessamine | flower_south_carolina.jpg | Columbia | 30,111 | 25 | 16 | 0.16 | 500 | 5 | Cfa | 25 | South Carolina is warm and damp all year. Farmers here grow tobacco, cotton, and soybeans. People come to South Carolina for its beaches. |
42 | South Dakota | SD | Mount Rushmore State | 756,600 | Ring-necked Pheasant | bird_south_dakota.jpg | Pasque | flower_south_dakota.jpg | Pierre | 75,898 | 20 | 22 | 0.22 | 400 | 4 | Dfa, BSk | 25 | Many people visit South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore National Monument. Most of the country's gold comes from the Black Hills. Farms and ranches cover most of South Dakota. |
43 | Tennessee | TN | Volunteer State | 5,740,021 | Mockingbird | bird_tennessee.jpg | Purple Iris | flower_tennessee.jpg | Nashville | 41,220 | 50 | 20 | 0.2 | 600 | 6 | Cfa | 25 | Tennessee has forests, mountains, valleys, and grassy plains. People come here to visit underground caves and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tennessee farmers grow cotton, soybeans, and tobacco. |
44 | Texas | TX | Lone Star State | 21,325,018 | Mockingbird | bird_texas.jpg | Bluebonnet | flower_texas.jpg | Austin | 261,914 | 100 | 20 | 0.2 | 625 | 6.25 | Cfa, BSk | 25 | Texas is the second-largest state. Texas has more farmland than any other state. People come here to visit the beaches and many parks. |
45 | Utah | UT | The Beehive State | 2,269,789 | California Seagull | bird_utah.jpg | Sego lily | flower_utah.jpg | Salt Lake City | 82,168 | 45 | 25 | 0.245 | 475 | 4.75 | BSk, Dfb | 75 | Utah has deserts, canyons, mountains, and a big salty lake. Mining is very important in Utah. The state has copper, gold, lead, and other minerals. |
46 | Vermont | VT | Green Mountain State | 613,090 | Hermit Thrush | bird_vermont.jpg | Red Clover | flower_vermont.jpg | Montpelier | 9,249 | 10 | 19 | 0.19 | 500 | 5 | Dfb | 25 | Most people in Vermont live in farming areas. Vermont has mountains, valleys, and forests. Some people think that a strange creature named "Champ" lives in Lake Champlain. |
47 | Virginia | VA | Old Dominion State | 7,187,734 | Cardinal | bird_virginia.jpg | Dogwood | flower_viginia.jpg | Richmond | 39,598 | 25 | 18 | 0.175 | 350 | 3.5 | Cfa, Dfb, Dfa | 25 | Virginia has mountains, forests, swamps, and caves. People visit the mountains to ski, hike, fish, and camp. Virginia has many old churches and famous homes. |
48 | Washington | WA | The Evergreen State | 5,987,973 | Willow Goldfinch | bird_washington.jpg | Pink Western Rhododendron | flower_washington.jpg | Olympia | 66,582 | 35 | 23 | 0.23 | 650 | 6.5 | BSk, Dsb, Csb | 25 | Washington has forests, islands, and good farmland. The Cascade Mountains run through the state. Mount St. Helens and some other mountains are volcanoes. |
49 | West Virginia | WV | Mountain State | 1,801,916 | Cardinal | bird_west_virginia.jpg | Rhododendron | flower_west_viginia.jpg | Charleston | 24,087 | 25 | 21 | 0.205 | 600 | 6 | Dfb, Dfa | 25 | West Virginia has many mountains, valleys, and forests. The state produces coal, lumber, and natural gas. People visit West Virginia to fish, camp, hike, and ski. |
50 | Wisconsin | WI | Badger St | 5,401,906 | Robin | bird_wisconsin.jpg | Wood Violet | flower_wisconsin.jpg | Madison | 54,314 | 10 | 27 | 0.273 | 500 | 5 | Dfb, Dfa | 30 | Wisconsin has rolling hills, many lakes, and good farmland. The state produces a lot of cheese and milk. Wisconsin has warm summers and long, cold winters. |
51 | Wyoming | WY | Equality State | 494,423 | Western Meadowlark | bird_wyoming.jpg | Indian Paint brush | flower_wyoming.jpg | Cheyenne | 97,105 | 25 | 13 | 0.13 | 400 | 4 | BSk, Dfb, Dfc | 25 | The Rocky Mountains run through Wyoming. The state also has flat grasslands for ranching and farming. People come to Wyoming to visit the famous geysers of Yellowstone National Park.
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