Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is not a state; it is a federal district (District of Columbia). The city is named after George Washington (first president) and Christopher Columbus. The White House, Capitol Building, and Supreme Court are located here. What is the capital of the United States?

Sacramento is the capital of California. It is not Los Angeles or San Francisco! California is the most populous U.S. state (over 39 million people). Sacramento became the capital in 1854. The California State Capitol building houses the governor's office and the state legislature. What is the capital of California?

Austin is the capital of Texas. It is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World." Texas is the second-most populous state (about 29 million people). The Texas State Capitol building in Austin is taller than the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. What is the capital of Texas?

Albany is the capital of New York. It is not New York City! Albany is one of the oldest surviving settlements from the original 13 colonies. The New York State Capitol building was completed in 1899 and cost $25 million (a huge sum at the time). What is the capital of New York?

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. It is also the largest city in Arizona and one of the hottest cities in the United States (summer temperatures often exceed 110°F / 43°C). The Arizona State Capitol was originally built as a territorial capitol in 1901. What is the capital of Arizona?

Denver is the capital of Colorado. It is known as the "Mile-High City" because its elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 feet / 1,609 meters) above sea level. The Colorado State Capitol building has a gold-plated dome (to honor the Colorado Gold Rush). What is the capital of Colorado?

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States (founded in 1630). Boston played a key role in the American Revolution (Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre). The Massachusetts State House has a golden dome. What is the capital of Massachusetts?

Springfield is the capital of Illinois. It is not Chicago! Springfield is known as the home of Abraham Lincoln (the 16th president). The Illinois State Capitol is the tallest capitol building in the United States (domed). What is the capital of Illinois?

Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. It is not Miami or Orlando! Tallahassee was chosen as the capital in 1824 because it was midway between St. Augustine (east) and Pensacola (west). The Florida State Capitol building has a unique 22-story tower. What is the capital of Florida?

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii. It is located on the island of Oahu. Hawaii is the only U.S. state made entirely of islands (and the only state not in North America). The Iolani Palace in Honolulu is the only royal palace on U.S. soil. What is the capital of Hawaii?