they are called counties too!
Roughly President of the United States, or supreme executive. Hitler was Fuhrer ( leader, sometimes translated as guide)- like Museumfuhrer- Museum Guide! ) and Reichkanzler- Chancellor of the Reich.
England does not have states but rather 'counties'. Two examples of England Counties would be Chesire and Cumbria.
By writing and signing the Declaration of Independence, the 2nd Continental Congress declared the 13 colonies colonies no longer, but states in a country independent from England.
Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Middle Colonies/States border New England.
Massachusetts and Connecticut. Massachusetts being the origin of much radical thought and political innovation, and Connecticut being the hideaway for the victims of such.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all part of the United Kingdom. Their status is similar to individual states within the United States.
The United States gained independence from England in 1789.
The Health and Safety Executive is the government agency in England that has the responsibility for developing and enforcing standards of health and safety in the workplace. It is roughly equivalent in function to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States.
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
Scotland is a Parliamentary Democracy within the United Kingdom. The largest political party in the Scottish Government is the Scottish Nationalist Party led by Alex Salmond who is also First Minister. Scotland's political state is therefore roughly similar to individual states within the United States.
Diplomatic recognition is the political equivalent to being accepted within the world as a nation. The United States for example was not recognized by England after winning the Revolutionary war. Israel was not recognized by anyone until the United States sent diplomats thereby presenting recognition to the world that Israel was a nation.
The UK is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
England does not have states.
New England is a region of the United States rather than a political subdivision like a state, so it doesn't have one overall capital.
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
Non of the US states are owned by England.