Ages 8–14 · Grades 3–9 · 10 levels
Country Explorer: United States
Geography game — United States: where it is on the map, its neighbours, capital and biggest cities, flag, mountains, rivers, language and money.
- Where in the world
- Neighbouring countries
- Capitals & cities
Quick facts
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Other big cities
- New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston
- Continent
- North America
- Area
- 9,372,610 km²
- Population (2024)
- 340.1M people
- Land neighbours
- Canada, Mexico
- Highest point
- Denali (6,190 m)
- Longest river
- Missouri
- Main language
- English
- Currency
- US dollar
Pick the country you know best and the game will compare every fact with it. Saved on this device only.
Levels
A free account unlocks levels 3–4
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A subscription unlocks levels 5–10
Try every level free for 30 days
Did you know?
The United States has 50 states. Two of them, Alaska and Hawaii, don't touch any of the others.
Denali in Alaska is the highest mountain in all of North America.
The capital, Washington, D.C., is not part of any state. It has a district of its own.
How to play
- Pick an unlocked level on the trail above.
- Answer each question before the timer runs out — speed and streaks earn bonus points.
- Score 60% or higher to unlock the next level.
- Levels 1–2 are free with no account. A free account also unlocks levels 3–4.
- A small monthly subscription unlocks every remaining level.
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Questions and answers
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. Other big cities in the United States are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
What are the highest mountain and the longest river in the United States?
The highest mountain in the United States is Denali, at 6,190 m. The longest river is the Missouri.
What language do people speak in the United States, and what money do they use?
The main language in the United States is English, and people pay with the US dollar.
Which countries are neighbours of the United States?
It shares a land border with 2 countries: Canada and Mexico. Across the sea lies Cuba.
