Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are the only ones I can think of.
1 ( HAWAII )
Many states in the Western US had their borders made along lines of latitude and longitude resulting in straight borders. This was done because the areas that became states were sparsely populated and often not entirely explored. So that a costly exploration and mapping of the borderlands to find a suitable boundary could be avoided, the people in charge of the states simply marked borders along lines they knew the existence of.
They appear straight because they're defined by latitude and longitude. But they aren't actually straight due to the curvature of the earth and the convergence of lines of longitude as the run from the equator to the north pole.
There are 26 U.S. states that have at least one right angle in their borders. This includes states like Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas, which are known for their rectangular shapes. Many of these states have straight lines that reflect the influence of historical land surveying practices.
The state that is often referred to as a rectangle is Colorado. Its borders are defined by straight lines, giving it a rectangular shape compared to many other states with more irregular boundaries. This distinctive shape is a result of the way state lines were drawn based on latitude and longitude.
there are 5 straight lines
All 50 states in the United States use some form of latitude and longitude lines to determine their borders.
Time zone borders are often irregular and jagged because they follow political boundaries rather than longitudinal lines. These boundaries are determined by countries, states, or regions to align more closely with their local communities and administrative divisions. As a result, time zone borders may zigzag to accommodate different jurisdictions and interests.
A square has four straight lines.
6
None, circles aren't straight lines.
There are no straight lines in the letter "W" because it is made up of two diagonal lines intersecting at a point.