how many states are there in the US ?

Hi mxt,

There are 50 states in the United States of America.

"The United States of America is located on the continent of North
America.  There are 50 states in the U.S.  Forty-eight of the states
form the continental United States.  The continental U.S. borders on
Canada to the north, and Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. 
On the east coast, the U.S. is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, and on
the west coast it is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.

To the northwest of Canada is the state of Alaska.  The state of
Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean, southwest of California."

Ben's Guide
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/nation/


A list of these states can be found at the site below. Clicking on
each state will give you interesting facts about the state:
Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/

Here is an outline map of the US states - state boundaries marked and
the state are numbered (in order of statehood).
Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/outlinemaps/statesnumbered/


I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes,
Rainbow

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