State Capital Facts
Each of the 50 states in the United States of America has its own capital. In these capital cities, the state capitol can be found, which is where the state senate meets. All state policies are created and implemented within the walls of the capitol building. Each state capitol has its own interesting facts.
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Oldest
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New Mexico is home to the oldest state capital. Santa Fe, N.M., is the oldest state capital. It is home to the oldest church and oldest house in the United States.
Smallest
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Vermont is known for its maple syrup. Montpelier, Vt. is the smallest state capital in the United States. The population of Montpelier is under 10,000.
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Highest
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Santa Fe has a higher altitude than Denver. At 7,000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe is the U.S. state capital with the highest elevation.
Tallest
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Louisiana has the tallest state Capitol Building. The Capitol Building in Baton Rouge, La. is the tallest in the United States. The building stands 450 feet tall and has 34 floors.
Longest Name
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Missouri hosts the longest capital name. Jefferson City, Mo., has the longest name out of all of the U.S. state capitals. It is 13 letters long, not including the space between "Jefferson" and "City".
Lowest
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Honolulu is on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Honolulu, Hawaii is the state with the lowest elevation. Honolulu rises 18 feet above sea level.
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