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Each of the 50 states within the United States has a nickname associated with it. I am from Florida so my state's nickname is "The Sunshine State" due to the amount of sun and warm weather we have yearly.

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In the link below you will find a list of each states' nickname(s).

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Connecticut-Nutmeg State, Constitution State

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