The District of Columbia, often referred to as Washington DC, is the capital of the United States of America. Situated on the eastern coastline and nestled snuggly between the states of Maryland and Virginia, it is ranked the 23rd most…
The District of Columbia, often referred to as Washington DC, is the capital of the United States of America. Situated on the eastern coastline and nestled snuggly between the states of Maryland and Virginia, it is ranked the 23rd most…
Despite being ranked the 10th largest state in the US, Wyoming has the absolute lowest population of just 584,153 (est. 2014). The state’s great expanse of rugged terrain, from the low lying foothills to the towering Rocky Mountains, is known…
Wisconsin is only slightly above average in regards to size, ranked the 20th largest US state by landmass. It also has the 23rd highest population of 5,757,564 (est. 2014), which is comparable to about 2/3rd the population of New Jersey;…
West Virginia is among some of the smaller US states, ranked 41st in terms of land mass and 38th in population with 1,850,326 (est. 2014). Nicknamed the ‘Mountain State’, it’s a hotbed for tourists who enjoy outdoor recreational activities like…
Located in the farthest northwest reaches of the 48 contingent states, Washington is the 18th largest and 13th most populated (6,971,406; est. 2013) state in the US. It is known for being the nation’s most extensive producer of lumber, as…
Virginia plays host to a considerable population of 8,260,405 (est. 2013), ranked 12th highest in the US; impressive when compared to the lower echelon of the state’s position as 35th largest by land mass. From the Blue Ridge Mountains in…
With just under 10,000 square miles of land mass, Vermont is the 6th smallest US state, home to the 2nd lowest population of just 626,630 (est. 2013). In direct contrast to the 2nd largest state of Texas, Vermont tends to…
Size wise, Utah takes up an impressive area, ranked 13th largest state in the US, but just 37th highest in population with 2,900,872 (est. 2013). The vast majority of those residents live along the Wasatch Front, making Utah one of…
Texas is known for doing things big, and with good reason. It has the 2nd largest land mass of all the 50 US states, and the second largest population of 26,448,193 (est. 2013). As for the economy, the Lone Star…
Tennessee is the 36th largest state in the US by land mass, home to the 17th highest population of 6,495,978 (est. 2013). Known for its prominent mountain ranges – particularly the Great Smoky Mountains in the east – and considered…