Random US State Generator
Generate a random US state with its capital, nickname, and region — plotted live on a map. All 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
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How the Random US State Generator works
Covers all 50 US states plus Washington, D.C., each with its official capital city, traditional state nickname, and US Census Bureau region classification (Northeast, Midwest, South, or West). The map plots each state's capital using the same live world map component as Xrandom's other geography tools.
How to use it
Frequently asked questions
What region classification is used?
The standard four-region breakdown used by the US Census Bureau — Northeast, Midwest, South, and West — the most common classification used in US geography and demographics.
Is Washington, D.C. included as a state?
It's included in the generator for completeness since it's a common quiz and trivia inclusion, though it's technically a federal district, not a state.
Can I use this for a geography quiz?
Yes, try covering the capital and nickname and guessing before revealing, or pair it with the Trivia Question Generator for a broader geography quiz.