How many states are there in the United States of America?

Answer 1

50 states

Answer 2

The short and correct answer is 50

However, there are some people who argue that this is wrong for the following reasons:

- Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia all designate themselves as 'commonwealths', not states. This has no real impact, it is more a traditional distinction.

- American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands, and Guam are Protectorates, or Insualar Areas. This means that people from those may be considered citizens of the USA and/or may have other rights reserved for US citizens. Some people argue that these should be considered or be given status as 'states'.

- The District of Columbia is a 'federal district', which also occationally is considered for statehood.

Answer 3

50

Answer 4

50

Answer 5

48 in the continental US and 2 outside of the US= 50 states

Answer 6

50 nifty united states from 13 original colonies,
shout'em,count'em,read all about'em
one by one till' you count every state
yes every state,in the good ole' USA!

I think that's how I heard it.

Answer 7

48 states and 2 commonwealths, Massachusettes and Pennsylvania

Answer 8

"Fifty nifty United States from thirteen original colonies;
Fifty nifty stars in the flag that billows so beautif'ly in the breeze.
Each individual state contributes a quality that is great.
Each individual state deserves a bow, we salute them now..."

Answer 9

Schfifty

Answer 10

If you count, Puerto Rico, Guam, Israel, and the UK, then its 54 states. Otherwise, its only 50 (sigh!)