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List of nicknames of U.S. states
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List of nicknames of U.S. states

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This is a list of nicknames for each of the 50 states of the United States, ordered alphabetically by state. A single state may have more than one nickname. Not all of these nicknames are considered official. This list excludes the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

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