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New Hampshire on the US map
New Hampshire sits in the Northeast region of the United States — specifically the new england subregion as defined by the US Census Bureau. With an area ranking of #46 of 50, New Hampshire is one of the smallest US states by total area. The map above highlights New Hampshire in gold and color-codes the 49 other states by region.
Whether you're a student studying US geography, a traveler planning a road trip, a teacher building a lesson plan, or simply curious, the goal of this page is to give you a complete picture of where New Hampshire is and what surrounds it. Click any other state on the map above to navigate to its dedicated page.
Capital and largest city
The capital of New Hampshire is Concord. The largest city by population, however, is Manchester — not Concord. This pattern (capital ≠ largest city) holds for about 33 of the 50 US states, including most of the famous mismatches like California (Sacramento, not LA), Florida (Tallahassee, not Miami), and New York (Albany, not NYC).
The historical reason for these mismatches dates to the late 18th and 19th centuries. When state founders chose capitals, they often deliberately picked smaller, more centrally located towns to avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place. They worried that a capital in a major port or commercial city would be too vulnerable to mob influence (a real concern at the time) and would skew political decisions toward commercial interests.
Borders and neighbors
New Hampshire shares land borders with 3 other US states: Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine. Each link goes to that state's dedicated page where you can see its own map, history, and facts.
New Hampshire also shares an international border with Canada — part of the 5,525-mile US-Canada border, the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #46 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: atlantic
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Time zone: Eastern
- Region: Northeast — new england subregion
- Appalachian range: yes
Major highways and transportation
New Hampshire is connected to the rest of the country by the federal Interstate Highway System (planned by President Eisenhower in the 1950s). Major airports serve Manchester and Concord, with regional connections to the rest of the state. Amtrak rail service connects parts of New Hampshire to the national passenger rail network, though geographic isolation and population density vary.
New Hampshire notable firsts
- Birthplace of one or more US presidents
- One of the 13 original colonies
🌟 New Hampshire trivia
- New Hampshire's primary is the first in every presidential election cycle by state law.
- It's the only state with both no sales tax AND no income tax (relies on property + business taxes).
- The state motto "Live Free or Die" appears on every license plate.
- Mount Washington recorded a wind gust of 231 mph in 1934 — held the world record until 1996.
New Hampshire vs similar states
How does New Hampshire compare with 3 other states in the same region and size category?
| State | Capital | Pop | Area rank | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | Concord | 1 to 5 million | #46 | 1788 |
| Connecticut | Hartford | 1 to 5 million | #48 | 1788 |
| Delaware | Dover | 1 to 5 million | #49 | 1787 |
| Maine | Augusta | 1 to 5 million | #39 | 1820 |
Bordering states (3)
New Hampshire shares borders with 3 other US states, listed alphabetically below. Each link goes to the dedicated state page.
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