In the United States, most states have an official two-letter abbreviation. These abbreviations are used on everything from license plates to postal codes. While some state abbreviations are self-explanatory (like CA for California), others can be more confusing (like MN for Minnesota).
The origins of many state abbreviations are unknown, but there are some interesting stories behind a few of them. For example, did you know that the abbreviation for Louisiana, LA, is actually derived from the French word for a king? The state was named in honor of King Louis XIV by French explorers in 1682.
So next time you see a string of letters on a license plate or envelope, take a closer look—you might just learn something new about your home state!
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