### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1832* as follows -

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, any territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1832*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

