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∙ 9y agoThe United States of America is comprised of 50 States. Of these, "the lower 48" all touch each other without any country or barrier between them. However, two States do not touch the mainland states. These are Hawaii and Alaska. These are called non-contiguous states. However, all 50 States are part of the US, are governed by the same Federal Laws, etc.
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∙ 11y agoThat means that none of its borders touch the borders of the contiguous 48.
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∙ 14y agoWhen referring to the United States, "contiguous" means touching or sharing boundaries...so that means that Hawaii is a NON-contiguous state.
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∙ 13y agoIt is called a noncontiguous state. Alaska and Hawaii are the two that qualify for this designation.
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If a state is outside the US what does it mean?
It means it is not contiguous. Hawaii and Alaska are not contiguous states.
What is the smallest contiguous state in the US?
The smallest US State, contiguous or otherwise is Rhode Island.
What is the easternmost state in the forty-eight contiguous states?
Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous 48 states of the US.
Which of the 48 contiguous US is closest to the Hawaiian islands?
California is the closest contiguous state to Hawaii
What state is almost as wide as the contiguous us?
Alaska
Which state has the longest coastline in the contiguous US?
The state with the longest coastline in the US is Alaska.
If a state is outside of the US what is it called?
A state, because it is a state, is inside the US. There are two states that are non-contiguous.
What is the word for a non contiguous US state?
You answered your own question. There are the Continental United States , or contiguous states, and the non-contiguous States . Although Alaska is continental , it touches no other state.
What state in the contiguous US has the largest land mass?
Texas
What states neighbor Hawaii?
The state of Hawaii does not have any neighboring states. This is because Hawaii is separated from the contiguous US and is a non contiguous state along with Alaska. This means they not connected by land to any other US state.
What is the largest state in the east coast?
I am assuming by east to west coast you mean the Contiguous US, or the Lower 48. In which case Texas would be the largest state.
Give an example of a state that is outside the contiguous US?
Hawaii and Alaska.
