One meaning of state is a subnational entity of some countries:
- in Australia, see Australian States and Territories.
- in Austria (Bundesland), see States of Austria.
- in Brazil, see States of Brazil.
- in Germany (Bundesland), see States of Germany.
- in India, see States and territories of India .
- in Mexico, see States of Mexico.
- in the United States of America, see U.S. state.