The last state to join the United States was Hawaii, admitted as the 50th state on August 21, 1959, just months after Alaska became the 49th. The ten most recent states to join the Union span the years 1889 to 1959. Here are the last 10 states to join the United States, in order, with the date each one achieved statehood. Order State Date of...
The largest U.S. states by total area are dominated by Alaska, which is more than twice the size of Texas and bigger than the next three states combined. The ranking below covers total area, land plus water, for the ten largest states in the United States. Rank State Total area (sq mi) 1 Alaska 665,384 2 Texas 268,596 3 California 163,695 4...
The United States has 59 national parks. The national parks are protected areas operated by the National Park Service. Below is a list of the 10 most visited national parks in 2012. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 9 million visitors. With more than 9 million visitors per year, the Great Smoky Mountains national park is the most...
From neon-lit strips to natural wonders, the United States draws huge crowds to a handful of standout attractions. Some are theme parks, others are national parks or city landmarks, but all pull in millions of visitors every year. Here are ten of the most popular attractions in the United States. 1. Times Square, New York The world’s most...
