Where is the United States of America located?
The United States of America (USA) is located in North America, bordered by Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It also shares maritime borders with Russia, Japan, and other countries. The country spans a vast range of geographic features, including plains, mountains, forests, and coastlines.
Which state is nicknamed "The Sunshine State"?
Florida
What city is known as the "Windy City"?
Chicago, Illinois
What is the national bird of the United States?
The Bald Eagle
What is the name of the largest National Park in the United States?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska
How many stars are on the American flag?
50, representing the 50 states
What is the highest mountain peak in the contiguous United States?
Mount Whitney, California
Which historical event took place on December 7th, 1941?
The attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
What musical instrument is featured on the official seal of the United States?
An American bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows
What is the motto of the United States?
"In God We Trust"
Which president delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who wrote the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
What is the currency of the United States?
The U.S. dollar
Which state claims the title of "Pumpkin Capital of the World"?
Pekin, Illinois
What is the largest freshwater lake in the United States (by surface area)?
Lake Superior
What is the nickname of the Boston Red Sox, one of the oldest baseball teams?
The Red Sox
Which state is known as the "Golden State"?
California
What is the tallest building in the United States?
One World Trade Center, New York City
Which state is the largest by land area?
Alaska
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the national sport of the United States?
Baseball (no official designation, but widely considered)
Which state is nicknamed "The Lone Star State"?
Texas
What is the tallest mountain in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii)?
Denali (formerly Mount McKinley), Alaska
What is the name of the world's longest suspension bridge located in the United States?
Mackinac Bridge, Michigan
Which city is known as the "Big Easy"?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is the official language of the United States?
No official language at the federal level, but English is the most common
What is the largest desert in the United States?
The Great Basin Desert
Which state is nicknamed "The Gem State"?
Idaho
What is the most popular national park in the United States?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
What is the national mammal of the United States?
The American Bison
What is the national tree of the United States?
The Northern Red Oak