Many of us first learned state nicknames from license plates on long family road trips. Today’s quiz has nine of the best-known ones, from the Sunshine State to the Keystone State. See how many you can match to the right state.
Which state is known as "the Sunshine State"?
Which state's nickname, "the Lone Star State," comes from the single star on its flag?
Which state is called "the Empire State"?
"The Garden State" is the nickname printed on which state's license plates?
Which state is known as "the Show-Me State"?
Which state is called "the Bluegrass State"?
Which state's official nickname is "the Beehive State"?
Which state proudly calls itself "the Land of Lincoln"?
Which state is known as "the Keystone State"?
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Fun Background
Some state nicknames are official, adopted by a state legislature, while others simply caught on over the years. Many states have more than one, and a few have changed the slogan on their license plates several times. A nickname often tells you something about a state’s history, landscape or proudest symbol.