Can You Guess The State from Emojis?

By: Olivia Cantor
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Guess The State from Emojis?
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About This Quiz

Emojis are the new hieroglyphics of this digital age, it seems. Avid social media users, especially people who love to chat, use shortcuts in place of words or images. And that is when the emoticon was born. Soon enough, this world of instant messaging developed in leaps and bounds, and the once-known emoticon is now termed as emojis.

But what they communicate is basically the same.  Emojis serve as shortcuts for some words, phrases or even thoughts. Emojis serve as visual representations of varied things outside the internet, reinterpreted in smaller, understandable, quickly-communicated small icons. There is practically an emoji for each emotion you are feeling -- and they have been inventing new ones each year! Thus, the possibilities of using emojis to communicate is virtually endless.

So why not have fun with it by using several combinations of emojis to serve as visual clues? This time, the clues are for guessing the names of the U.S. states referred to by the combination of these emoticons. They might pertain to the state's nicknames, a wordplay-kind of emoji combination to spell out the state's name, or alluding to what they're essentially known for, thanks to several key cities within their state limits. If you know your U.S. geography, this is a cinch! 

So, try it! Have a great trip!

Texas NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
What state do you think this is?
Vermont
Texas
South Dakota
Washington
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you guess Texas for this one? Way to go, Lone Star State fan!

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Kansas NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
How about this one?
Kansas
Tennessee
Virginia
South Carolina
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

That is indeed Kansas, being the Sunflower State. That flower is their official flower.

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Virginia NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
And this one?
Utah
Wisconsin
South Carolina
Virginia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Indeed, Virginia gave birth to so many U.S. statesmen and presidents. Some were Founding Fathers, too!

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Montana
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What about this one?
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Montana
North Dakota
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Montana is the Treasure State, as shown in this emoji. That's because the state is very abundant when it comes to supplies of different mineral reserves.

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Maine NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
How about this emoji?
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maine
Oregon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is about the state of Maine. Its capital city is Augusta.

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Delaware NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
This emoji pertains to which state?
Delaware
Oregon
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Delaware is nicknamed the First State. It was indeed the very first official state of the newly independent USA back in 1787, hence the nickname.

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New Jersey NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
How about these emojis?
Minnesota
Rhode Island
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

New Jersey's capital is Trenton. But you also have to visit the lively cities like Atlantic City and Jersey City.

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Idaho NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
What about these?
Ohio
Idaho
Mississippi
New Mexico
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Indeed, you can find potatoes and mine a lot of gems in the Gem State. That's the nickname of Idaho.

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Utah NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
And this one?
Utah
North Dakota
Missouri
New York
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Beehive State known as Utah doesn't really produce a lot of honey. The nickname is supposed to be an analogy for hardworking industrial workers of the state, much like worker bees.

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South Dakota NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Which state is this, based on these emojis?
North Carolina
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Florida
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yes, you can see Mount Rushmore in the state of South Dakota. Rush over to see it!

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Arizona NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
The emojis tell us that this is which state?
Arizona
New York
Michigan
Georgia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that Arizona officially became a state on a Valentine's Day? That's why that nickname stuck, aside from many others.

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Georgia NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
How about this one?
New Mexico
Georgia
North Carolina
Minnesota
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The peach is the official state fruit of Georgia because it's a proud produce of their land. You should taste their harvest!

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Minnesota NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
And this set?
Hawaii
Idaho
New Jersey
Minnesota
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Minnesota's Great Seal has a French motto pertaining to the Star of the North. That's why they're nicknamed the North Star State.

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North Dakota NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you identify which state this is?
North Dakota
New Hampshire
Arizona
California
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

North Dakota shares an area known as the International Peace Garden with Manitoba. The US-Canada border is there, obviously.

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Tennessee NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you identify this one?
Nevada
Arkansas
Tennessee
Vermont
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tennessee is nicknamed The Volunteer State. You can volunteer to see Elvis Presley's Graceland here, too.

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Hawaii NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
And this is about the state of...?
Hawaii
Nebraska
Virginia
Ohio
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hawaii, the Aloha state, is not actually within the mainland of the U.S. It was a territory of the USA first before it officially became a state in 1959.

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Rhode Island NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you tell which state this is?
Oklahoma
Montana
Rhode Island
Illinois
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ocean State known as Rhode Island is indeed near an ocean. That's the Atlantic Ocean we're talking about.

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Florida NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
This is easy! What state is this?
Florida
Missouri
Oregon
Indiana
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Florida's capital is Tallahassee. But a lot of families with kids usually troop to Orlando to visit Epcot Center.

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Washington NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
You got this! What state is this?
Alaska
Nevada
Mississippi
Washington
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Washington state is called the Evergreen State. Its capital is Olympia.

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Colorado NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Which of the 50 states is this one?
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Colorado
Arizona
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When America officially turned 100 years old, Colorado officially became a state. That's why its nickname is the Centennial State.

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Nebraska NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
This pertains to which U.S. state?
District of Columbia
Nebraska
Michigan
Birmingham
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that Kool-Aid was invented here in Nebraska? It was founded in Hastings in the 1920s.

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South Carolina NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
These emojis refer to which state?
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Palmetto is a kind of palm tree, which is South Carolina's official state tree. Hence, that's their nickname.

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New York NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Another easy one! Which state is this?
Hoover
Mobile
Maryland
New York
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Where to find Liberty, Broadway and the Brooklyn Bridge? They're all in New York City, which is in the state of New York.

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Kentucky NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
And this one, too! Where is this?
Kentucky
Maine
Florence
Fayetteville
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville. A lot of horse race fanatics go there annually.

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Alaska NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you identify this U.S. state?
Kansas
Alaska
Kentucky
Louisiana
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You can visit Fairbanks, Juneau, or Anchorage in Alaska. They're all really cold places.

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Nevada NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you guess which U.S. state is this?
Springdale
Jonesboro
Iowa
Nevada
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nevada's capital is Carson City. But gamblers flock to Las Vegas more, of course.

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Missouri NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you tell which state is alluded to here?
Missouri
Indiana
Conway
Rogers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Missouri has many nicknames. The Show-Me State is one of them.

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Arkansas NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Do you know which state this is?
Florida
Arkansas
Jacksonville
Illinois
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Arkansas used to be nicknamed The Bear State for a long time. But they recently replaced it with The Natural State.

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California NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Can you correctly identify this state?
Miami
Tampa
Idaho
California
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Since Hollywood is there, California is seen by many as the mecca of the entertainment industry. They're kinda right in a way, but the Golden State offers more than that.

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Wisconsin NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
This is for which state?
Orlando
Hawaii
Wisconsin
Hialeah
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Have you had cheese from Wisconsin? They're not known as America's Dairyland for nothing, so try it!

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West Virginia NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Which state is symbolized by these emojis?
West Virginia
Georgia
Tallahassee
Atlanta
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

West Virginia's capital is Charleston. Its state motto is montani semper liberi (mountaineers are always free).

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Mississippi
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This symbol is for which state?
Columbus
Savannah
Florida
Mississippi
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mississippi's capital is Jackson, and its nickname is the Magnolia State. When you visit, make sure to take a peek at the famous Mississippi River.

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Louisiana NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
These are for which of the U.S. states?
Louisiana
Delaware
Athens
Roswell
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

People head over to New Orleans in Louisiana for the Mardi Gras celebration. It's indeed worth the trip!

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Wyoming NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Any guesses on which state this is?
Macon
Louisville
Wyoming
Connecticut
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Wyoming has a great historical track record when it comes to women's suffrage. That's why it's called the Equality State.

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Vermont NEW
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Any idea on which state this is?
Vermont
Colorado
Lexington
Frankfort
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Aside from being known for its maple syrup, Vermont was the first to celebrate same-sex marriages in the U.S., approved since 2009.

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New Hampshire NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
You got this! Which state is represented here?
California
Owensboro
Richmond
New Hampshire
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

John Irving immortalized New Hampshire in his 1981 novel "Hotel New Hampshire." It was made into a film in 1984.

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Pennsylvania NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
U.S. geography whiz, what's this state?
Georgetown
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Shreveport
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The location of Pennsylvania within the 13 Colonies of yore bore it the name Keystone State. It's really historically rich a state.

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Alabama NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
Emoji expert, this is for which state?
Alabama
Arizona
Alexandria
Jackson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alabama is also called the Heart of Dixie!

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Illinois
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This emoji refers to which of the U.S. states?
Biloxi
Southaven
Illinois
Alaska
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Land of Lincoln is a nickname of Illinois. That's because that certain president's political career flourished there until his presidency.

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Iowa NEW
JoyPixels/EmojiOne
And finally, which state is this one?
Alabama
Gulfport
Tupelo
Iowa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is Iowa. See the eye, and the oh! And of course, waaaaaaa! Have fun sightseeing there!

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