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There are 50 sates in the united states of america
It is noteworthy that though India believes in equality, names of only some states are mentioned in the national anthem of India 'Jana Gana Mana'(जन गन मन). The names of the places are Punjab, Gujarat, Maratha(Maharashtra), Dravida(South India), Utkala(Orissa), Banga(Bengal), Vindhas, Himachal. The names of the rivers Sindhu, Yamuna and Ganga are also mentioned, denoting the places they cross. But other important places like Uttar-Purvanchal(North-East India) etc. are not mentioned.