How to use this generator
- Leave Region random for all 50 states, or choose a Census region.
- Generate one state and read its two-letter abbreviation and region.
- Copy the result or generate again; the matching states cycle before a new round.
Examples
- California — CA — West
- New York — NY — Northeast
Which places are included?
The collection contains exactly the 50 U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories are excluded because they are not states. Names retain their U.S. spelling in both website languages.
Four regions for a focused round
The filter follows Census regions: Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Their state counts are 9, 12, 16 and 13 respectively. A region is a grouping for this tool, not a travel recommendation or a claim that every state shares the same culture.
Common questions
Will I get a different state every time?
Every matching state appears once before another round starts. Reloading starts a new session. A narrow region runs out sooner than the full set.
Can it pick states from other countries?
This version is specifically for U.S. states. It does not include provinces or states from other countries.
References
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