Top State Capitals Flashcards

State capitals are the centers of state governments. The state capitals are the specific cities, within each of the United States, where the governor, state legislature, and state courts meet. However, they are not necessarily the center of all the commerce in a state. Out of the fifty United States, thirty-three of the state capitals are located in cities that are not the most populous for that state. Sure, it makes sense for Phoenix to be the capital of Arizona, but how many people think of Albany when it comes to New York? Sometimes the state capitals for chosen for their geographic locations.

For example, the capitals of New Jersey and Nevada border other states, possibly making communication easier in the early days of the country. So, did you have to memorize these capitals in school? Have you forgotten them with time? Whether you knew them once, now, or never, learn more about state capitals with these flashcards.