Culture by State

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Standouts

AZA-Accredited Zoos

California 25

Maine 0

Casinos

Nevada 231 (Bellagio)

Tennessee 0

UFO Sightings per 100,000

Alaska 113.8 per 100K

Texas 25.6 per 100K

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Rank	State	AZA-Accredited Zoos	Casinos	UFO Sightings per 100,000	Most Popular Car
1	California	25	83	41.10	Tesla
2	Florida	24	15	42.50	Toyota
3	Texas	17	4	25.60	Ford
4	New York	12	34	34	Honda
5	North Carolina	9	3	29.60	Toyota
6	Pennsylvania	8	17	42.50	Toyota
7	Illinois	7	17	36.50	Honda
8	Kansas	7	11	44.20	Ford
9	Missouri	7	13	43.90	Ford
10	Ohio	7	11	48.70	Honda
11	Tennessee	7	0	36	Nissan
12	Colorado	6	33	73.30	Tesla
13	Massachusetts	6	3	28.30	Toyota
14	Michigan	6	26	40.10	Chevrolet
15	South Carolina	6	0	32.70	Honda
16	Arizona	5	29	64	Tesla
17	Louisiana	5	25	36.40	Ford
18	Wisconsin	5	27	40.80	Chevrolet
19	Indiana	4	14	41.50	Honda
20	New Jersey	4	9	42.20	Tesla
21	Oregon	4	11	87.90	Toyota
22	Washington	4	33	102.90	Tesla
23	Connecticut	3	2	59.40	Honda
24	Minnesota	3	32	41.30	Chevrolet
25	Nebraska	3	8	45.50	Ford
26	North Dakota	3	8	61.90	Ford
27	Utah	3	0	53.40	Tesla
28	Virginia	3	5	35	Tesla
29	Georgia	2	0	29.90	Toyota
30	Idaho	2	10	66.10	Toyota
31	Iowa	2	23	35.70	Chevrolet
32	Kentucky	2	0	36.60	Toyota
33	Maryland	2	6	32.50	Honda
34	Montana	2	16	107.20	Ford
35	Oklahoma	2	142	45.50	Ford
36	Alabama	1	3	28	Toyota
37	Alaska	1	2	113.80	Chevrolet
38	Arkansas	1	3	42	GMC
39	Delaware	1	3	50.30	Tesla
40	Hawaii	1	0	62.70	Toyota
41	Mississippi	1	29	29.50	Ford
42	Nevada	1	231	74.40	Tesla
43	New Mexico	1	26	51.40	Ford
44	Rhode Island	1	2	53.50	Toyota
45	South Dakota	1	31	64.70	Ford
46	West Virginia	1	5	77	Toyota
47	Maine	0	2	80.60	Toyota
48	New Hampshire	0	1	86.90	Toyota
49	Vermont	0	0	67	Toyota
50	Wyoming	0	3	108.70	Ford
51	District of Columbia	—	—	—	—

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Common Questions

Which state has the highest aza-accredited zoos?

California has the highest aza-accredited zoos at 25. Maine has the lowest, at 0.

Which state has the highest casinos?

Nevada has the highest casinos at 231 (Bellagio). Tennessee has the lowest, at 0.

Which state has the highest ufo sightings per 100,000?

Alaska has the highest ufo sightings per 100,000 at 113.8 per 100K. Texas has the lowest, at 25.6 per 100K.

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