Random US State Generator
Random US state with capital.
Draw a random US state, with its capital and region shown. Turn on quiz mode to guess the capital first. Built for geography class, state-report assignments, and road-trip inspiration.
Choose. Turn on quiz mode if you want to guess the capital before it's revealed.
Click Pick a state to see a result.
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How it works
- Choose. Turn on quiz mode if you want to guess the capital before it's revealed.
- Pick. Click "Pick a state" to draw one at random.
- Repeat. Turn on no-repeats to cycle through all 50 before any repeat.
Frequently asked questions
Does it include all 50 states?
Yes, all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., each with its capital and region.
What does quiz mode do?
It hides the capital until you've guessed, then reveals whether you were right.
Can I avoid repeats until every state has come up?
Yes. Turn on no-repeats and it cycles through all 50 before any state repeats.
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Further reading
- Turning a state-capitals drill into an actual quiz instead of a flashcard stack
Re-reading a list of states and capitals feels like studying, but it barely sticks. Here's how to turn the same list into an active-recall quiz — with drill routines for regions, timed rounds, and a no-repeats mode for a whole classroom — plus a pairing with the state-report assignment.
- Using a random country generator to actually learn geography
Flag-matching apps make recognition feel easy, then real recall falls apart. Here's how quiz mode on a random country generator forces active recall instead — plus drill routines for solo study and classrooms.