Interesting facts Flashcards
California
The San Andreas Fault is in California
If California was independent, it would be the the wealthiest country in when compared to most countries
Minnesota
The State Bird is the Common Loon
The State Tree is the Norway Pine
Oregon
Crater Lake (the deepest lake in the United States) is in Oregon
Portland is a major port of Japanese cars
Kansas
Kansas is the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states
Kansas is a great provider of wheat
West Virginia
West Virginia is known for its coal production
⅔ of the population live in rural areas
Nevada
Nevada is the driest state in the nation
Lake Tahoe and Hoover Dam are in Nevada
Nebraska
Omaha is home of the College World Series
Offutt Air Force Base (headquarters for the Air Force Strategic Air Command) is in Nebraska
Colorado
Colorado is the “tallest state” because of the Rocky Mountains
The world’s highest suspension bridge (Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge) is in Colorado