Geography questions on the civics test are some of the easiest points to earn. Here are the facts most likely to come up.
Oceans and rivers
- Ocean on the West Coast: Pacific Ocean. East Coast: Atlantic Ocean.
- Two longest rivers: the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers.
Borders and neighbors
- Country to the north: Canada. Country to the south: Mexico.
The capital and landmarks
- The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
- The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor (near New York City).
States and territories
- There are 50 states.
- U.S. territories include Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
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