The regions of the USA are called states. There are 50 of them on the vast territory of the country. The states have their own self-government and even their own laws. Therefore, when entering another U.S. state, you should find out in advance what rules should be observed here, so as not to get into trouble. The names of the U.S. regions have different origins - from the Indian language (Idaho), from European languages and from its own American history (Washington State).
Northern United States
Washington
The state borders Canada, and its coastline is washed by the waves of the Pacific Ocean. The state's specialty is the Cascade Mountains, through which there are eight tunnels and seven passes. The largest city in this region of the USA is Seattle.
Idaho
Aidaho is among the mountainous regions of the United States and is famous for its mineral extraction and diverse flora and fauna.
Montana
The state is home to the Rocky Mountains, the prairies of the Great Plains, and the American Continental Divide. Diverse flora and fauna are preserved in Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. And Makoshika National Park is home to a dinosaur graveyard.
North Dakota
The museums and concert halls of this state are quite famous even outside the United States. North Dakota is also one of the most "musical" states in America.
Minnesota
The state of Minnesota borders Canada and has a large number of large lakes.
Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin is famous for its lakes. In addition to bordering the Great Lakes, around one thousand lakes are scattered across its territory. The state is popular with tourists. In winter, skiing and ice fishing are widespread here.
Michigan
The state is located on two peninsulas separated by the Straits of Mackinac, which connect Lakes Huron and Michigan. Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, and there are about 70,000 lakes and ponds across its territory.
New York
This state is home to one of the country’s major business centers — the city of New York with its famous Statue of Liberty. The state can be considered mountainous, as much of its territory is occupied by the ridges of the Appalachians.
Connecticut
The shores of the state are washed by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. There are many beaches here, much of the state is covered by forests, and many historic buildings have been preserved in its cities. This combination consistently attracts tourists to Connecticut.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the beginnings of the United States of America during the distant struggle for independence. Today, the state is not only a carrier of the nation’s history but also an intellectual center. It is home to several universities, including the well-known Brown University.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to the world-famous Harvard University. It was in this state that Thanksgiving was first started.
Vermont
Vermont is home to many ski resorts, which provide an influx of tourists during the winter. Vermont is also widely known as a cultural center. It hosts many festivals such as the Vermont Maple Festival, the Festival of the Greens, the Apple Festival, the Marlboro Music Festival, the Shakespeare Festival and the Green Mountain Film Festival.
New Hampshire
The state has access to the Atlantic Ocean. Some of New Hampshire's popular tourist spots include the White Mountains.
Maine
Don't believe the horror movies that have given the state its dubious fame. In fact, it's a beautiful place, with 84% of its land area forested with a wide variety of tree species.
Alaska
Alaska is the northernmost and largest state in the United States. It is very picturesque despite the harsh climate. The Pacific coast is suitable for vacationing, with moderate temperatures, but farther out, towards Canada, the Arctic climate reigns.
U.S. Central Regions
Oregon
The state's natural attractions include the Cascade Mountains and the nation's deepest lake, Crater Lake. Oregon has access to the Pacific Ocean. It's also home to the world's smallest park, Mill Ends Park, in Portland.
Wyoming
Wyoming is named among the mountain states of the United States. It is popular with tourists. And for good reason, as it is home to the famous Yellowstone National Park. Other attractions include Devils Tower and Grand Teton National Park.
South Dakota
The Missouri, one of the major rivers in the United States, runs through South Dakota. This full-flowing river is already a major tourist attraction in its own right. And with several national parks, Wind, Badlands and the famous Mount Rushmore, travelers come here regularly. Among the state's popular sites is also the unfinished Memorial to Indomitable Horse, one of the most famous Indian chiefs.
Iowa
If you've dreamed of seeing America's famous cornfields, your destination is Iowa. But the state is famous for more than just agriculture. You'll find several major universities, an art museum with works by Picasso and Mattis, and gorgeous nature.
Illinois
The state's largest city is Chicago, home to one of the world's largest airports. The state can be called the industrial center of the United States.
Indiana.
Indiana is famous for its cornfields. It has a fairly favorable climate and has access to Lake Michigan.
Ohio
Some of the state's attractions include Snake Mound, a monument to Native American culture. The state has a strong space and aviation industry.
Pennsylvania
A state with an interesting history of exploration, which you can learn about at local museums. One of the largest cities is Philadelphia.
New Jersey
The state has an extensive ocean coastline. The city of Atlantic City is the center of the gambling industry, so gamblers can risk their wallets in the area's casinos.
Delaware
This small state has access to the Atlantic Ocean and also has several natural and national parks. It is in Delaware that the world's longest suspension bridge is located.
Maryland
This state, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, is the kingdom of information technology. There's a reason NASA is headquartered here.
Virginia
Virginia, where you'll find both the oceanic Atlantic coast and the Appalachian mountainsides, is a popular tourist destination.
West Virginia
Mountains reign supreme in this state, even reflected in West Virginia's motto, "The mountains are always free."
Kentucky
The state has the world's longest cave systems. It's also where Kentucky got its start brewing the famous corn whiskey called bourbon.
Tennessee
Tennessee has the largest number of caves in America - about eight and a half thousand. It's also where Jack Daniel's whiskey is made.
Missouri
In this humid and hot state, where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers flow, biotechnology and genetic engineering are a big focus.
North Carolina
North Carolina is among the states actively developing technology. The state is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Arkansas
The state has 52 national parks, including Hot Springs National Park, the first of its kind in the country.
Oklahoma
The terrain of this state changes from plains to mountains. Much of the area falls within Tornado Alley, so these devastating disasters are not uncommon here.
Kansas
Kansas is one of the centers of U.S. agriculture. It produces nearly the majority of the nation's wheat.
Nebraska
In Nebraska, you'll find very few truly large cities. Most of the settlements are under 3,000 people. The real cultural center of the state is the University of Nebraska, located in Lincoln. It is to the university that the state owes several major museums, a library, and a concert hall.
Colorado
The Gold Rush once raged in this state, with its magnificent canyons. Now, nearly half of Colorado's land is national parkland, an enduring tourist attraction.
Utah
This desert-rock state is famous for its national parks, such as Arches Park. It also has excellent ski resorts centered around Olympic Salt Lake City.
Nevada
Approximately one-third of the state is desert space. The appearance of Nevada is quite picturesque. The state is known for its wide, completely uninhabited areas.
Southern regions of the United States
California
This state, stretching along the Pacific coast, is firmly linked in people's minds to Hollywood and America's acting elite. Vacationing on its beaches, you can't help but expect to see Bruce Willis or Jennifer Lopez.
Arizona
Arizona, made up mostly of deserts, plateaus and canyons, is home to three national parks at once. Their visitors can admire the peculiar natural beauty of the state.
New Mexico
New Mexico is notable for the sheer number of protected areas. There are Gila, Cibola and Pecos Natural Parks, Aztec ruins, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Taos Pueblo Indian Settlement and many other amazing sites.
Texas
One of the country's agricultural centers, firmly associated in our imagination with rugged cowboys in wide-brimmed hats, also has a diverse fauna. The peace of the beasts is protected in several wildlife preserves.
Louisiana
This state is quite picturesque, but its climate is harsh and humid. It is dominated by swamps, which cover most of the state's land.
Mississippi
This wooded state, through which runs one of America's great rivers that gave it its name, has seven national parks. The Mississippi is washed by the Gulf of Mexico, from which destructive tornadoes often come.
Alabama
The mild climate and access to the Gulf of Mexico make this state popular with travelers. The cultural center of Alabama can be described as its university, located in the city of University City. Branches of the University of Alabama are spread across many other cities.
Georgia
Georgia has access to the Atlantic Ocean coast. The state is harmoniously developed both industrially and agriculturally. Here, in Gainesville, the world's largest poultry fair is held. Georgia is home to the Coca-cola Company, and its capital Atlanta is home to the world's largest oceanarium.
South Carolina
A coastal state overgrown with sabal palms. Its residents take pride in the beauty of their land, and cheerfulness is almost a rule of life here.
Florida
Washed by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, this peninsula is a favorite destination for beach lovers from around the world.
Hawaii
The islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the world's most popular seaside resorts, drawing crowds of vacationers every year.