Overview
This lecture lists the capitals of western U.S. states to aid in memorization for geography studies.
Western U.S. State Capitals
- Alaska — Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
- Hawaii — Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
- Idaho — Boise is the capital of Idaho.
- Montana — Helena is the capital of Montana.
- Wyoming — Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming.
- Nevada — Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
- Utah — Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah.
- Colorado — Denver is the capital of Colorado.
- Arizona — Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
- New Mexico — Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.
- Washington — Olympia is the capital of Washington.
- Oregon — Salem is the capital of Oregon.
- California — Sacramento is the capital of California.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Capital — The city where the government of a state is located.
- State — A region within a country that has its own government and borders.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Memorize the capitals of the western U.S. states listed above.
- Practice matching each state to its capital.
- Prepare for a quiz on western U.S. state capitals.