Random US State
Pick a US state at random, with its capital, nickname and a fact.
Kansas
The geographic centre of the contiguous United States lies near the small town of Lebanon, Kansas.
More about this state
- Capital
- Topeka
- Statehood
- 1861
About Random US State
Random US State picks from every state of the United States, each equally likely, with its capital, official nickname, year of statehood and a notable fact.
Use it for geography quizzes, road-trip dreaming, classroom projects or the license-plate game. Filter by census region to focus on one part of the country.
Ideas
- Road-trip bingo: pick five states and plan a route through them.
- Quiz: read the nickname and guess the state.