How to Create an Imaginary US State

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw out the shape you would like your state to be.

   Anything goes! If you want, get a printed map of the United States and draw the state connected to it.
   
   Or just draw a map of your imaginary state.
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   Step 2: Write down a name for your state.

   Do not choose a state name that already exists or that is offensive, and make sure your state name is G-rated.
   
   Other than that, go wild.
   
   You can even use country names.
   
   If stuck, use a translator site and translate a common word into any language which uses the same or similar alphabet as English.
   
   For example, a word translated into Spanish or Dutch is acceptable, but Chinese isn't. , All states have nicknames (e.g.
   
   The Sunshine State for Florida).
   
   Choose a G-rated nickname that reflects what you want your state to be like.
   
   It's always in the format "The ______ State".
   
   Just fill in the blank. ,, Are there mountains? Valleys? Wide prairies? Deep forests? , Also add whatever other official symbols you want! , Decide name, age, personality, policies, what part of the state he or she is from, etc. , Include counties or parishes, as well as cities, towns and geographical features.
   
   Also include what it borders, if applicable. ,, Rich or poor? Mostly young or mostly elderly? Immigrant or native-born mostly? Attitude toward outsiders? What kind of clothing is "in" there? What sort of house is standard there? Does the state tend to vote Republican or Democrat? Do they have a good school system? You can even make it so that the population was alien immigrants from space.
   
   If so, draw what they look like. ,,, Include the death toll from these as well as the dates (month and day included) they happened. , Go wild! Keep the Federal laws in mind as you go, too, since those apply to all states.
   
   Also include the punishment for breaking the law.
   
   The laws can be "It is forbidden under state law to possess peanuts in a Nut Free zone" to "It is unlawful under state law to buy red vinyl party balloons made by the Yay Toast company in Walmart on a Tuesday".
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   Step 3: Write down a nickname for your state.

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   Step 4: Choose where the capital of the state will be

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   Step 5: and the name of the capital.

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   Step 6: Choose the terrain of the state.

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   Step 7: Choose and write down the official state bird

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   Step 8: tree and flower.

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   Step 9: Create a governor for the state.

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    Step 10: Draw a map of the state.

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    Step 11: Write down some famous people

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    Step 12: and for what they are famous.

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    Step 13: Describe the population.

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    Step 14: Describe the prevailing weather in the state.

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    Step 15: Jot down some tourist attractions and add them to your map.

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    Step 16: Write down a few major disasters that have befallen the state.

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    Step 17: Write some laws.

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