If when you think of the Virgin Islands, you picture beautiful islands and beaches, you certainly would not be wrong. Within its 737 square miles, you’ll find about islands and about 40 beaches. The main islands are St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas, which is home to its capital city, Charlotte Amalie. Virgin Islands … Read more

Although ranked 46th in size and 11th in population, the Garden State actually has the highest density population in the nation. And it also has the most shopping malls in an area as well; within a 25-mile square radius, there are seven. But crowded malls are certainly not all the third state to enter the … Read more

The 47th state to enter the union isn’t called “The Land of Enchantment” for nothing. The 121,697 square foot southwest state boasts not only mountains (88 ranges), but also seven national forests, including the 3.3 million-acre Gila National Forest. And Santa Fe lies at a whopping 7,199 feet, making it the highest capital city in … Read more

When it comes to size, at 8,968 square miles, New Hampshire ranks 44th. But with almost 1.4 million people, it actually moves up a bit as the 42nd most populated state. But these numbers certainly don’t mean that the state should be counted out for anything. The Granite State is pretty proud of what it … Read more

It isn’t an exaggeration to say that everything about Texas is big. From its 268,596 square miles to its almost 30 million residents, its takes second in both size and population. It’s even home to three of the most populous cities in the US (Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio). If you’re still not convinced of … Read more

Although the smallest of all the states, at only 1,214 square miles, Rhode Island actually has quite a bit. Since it’s bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and has three rivers, water is abundant, and there are 8 beaches and ample opportunities for sailing. There are also 22 state parks within the 393,000 acres of forest … Read more

Although there are two of them, it’s North Carolina that gets the “Carolina” nickname, perhaps due to its size and population, which ranks at 28 and 9, respectively. There are approximately 10.5 million people living amongst its 53, 819 square miles. And among that number are over 100,000 Native Americans within eight recognized tribes. Not … Read more

What North Dakota lacks in population (it is the third least populous), it makes up for in size. At 70,704 square miles, it is the 19th largest state. The 39th state to enter the union, both North and South Dakota were admitted the same day, but because N comes before S, North Dakota is listed … Read more

Although Ohio is only the 34th-largest state in the US, with a population of almost 12 million, it ranks number seven in population and number 10 in most densely populated. The 17th state to enter the Union, among its almost eight million acres of forest, it also has 74 state parks, including the 33,000-acre Cuyahoga … Read more

The 46th state to enter the Union, Oklahoma is a lot more than just the name of a 1943 musical. Just some of the state’s accolades include the invention of the shopping cart in 1936, the use of the first parking meter in 1935, and the first sale of a Girl Scout cookie in 1917. … Read more