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State Nicknames Across Regions Highlight Political Charm
The article surveys U S state nicknames used in political discourse, naming California the Golden State, Nevada the Battle Born State, Washington the Evergreen State, Oregon the Beaver State, Texas the Lone Star State, New Mexico the Land of Enchantment, Oklahoma the Sooner State, Arizona the Grand Canyon State, Colorado the Centennial State, Idaho the Gem State, Montana the Treasure State, North and South Dakota the Flickertail and Coyote States, Utah the Beehive State, Wyoming Wonderful, Alabama the Yellowhammer State, Georgia the Peach State, North Carolina the Tarheel or Old North State, Kentucky Bluegrass State, Tennessee the Volunteer State, and Virginia the Old Dominion. The piece notes similar regional labels in the East and Midwest for use in conventions and campaigns.