United States Geography Flashcards
California
As of February 25 2025
The capital of California is ______________. This city is unique for being the only U.S. state capital not located on a major river or coastline.
California is home to the tallest _______ in the world.
California’s flag features a _______, symbolizing strength and independence.
Sacramento
tree
bear
Texas
As of February 25, 2025
The capital of Texas is __________. This city is known for its live music scene and tech industry.
Texas is home to the largest ___ _______ in the U.S.
Texas’s flag has a single __________ star, symbolizing its fight for independence from Mexico.
Austin
oil field
lone
Florida
As of February 26, 2025
The capital of Florida is __________. This city is home to one of the only two naturally occurring waterfalls in the state.
Florida is the only place in the world where __________ and crocodiles coexist in the wild.
Florida’s flag features a __________ cross, symbolizing its Spanish heritage.
Tallahassee
Alligators
Red
New York
As of February 27, 2025
The capital of New York is __________. This city was once the capital of the United States in 1797.
New York is home to the _____ __ ______, one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, given to us by France.
New York’s flag features a blue background with a depiction of the state’s __________ and mountains.
Albany
Statue of Liberty
Ship
Pennsylvania
As of march 11, 2025
The capital of Pennsylvania is __________. This city is known for its rich colonial history.
Pennsylvania is home to the first __________ in the United States.
Pennsylvania’s flag features a blue background with a depiction of the state’s __________, representing its agricultural roots.
Harrisburg
Zoo
Plow
Illinois
As of march 13, 2025
The capital of Illinois is _____________. This city is home to Abraham Lincoln’s presidential library and museum.
Illinois is home to the world’s first _____________, built in 1885 in Chicago.
Illinois’s flag features a bald _______, symbolizing strength and independence.
Springfield
Skyscraper
Eagle
Ohio
As of march 16, 2025
The capital of Ohio is __________. This city is home to a replica of Christopher Columbus’s ship, the Santa Maria.
Ohio is known as the birthplace of ___ _________, with more of them coming from this state than any other.
Ohio’s flag is the only U.S. state flag that is __________-shaped instead of rectangular.
Columbus
U.S. presidents
Swallowtail
Georgia
As of march 23, 2025
The capital of Georgia is __________. This city is home to the world’s busiest airport and played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Georgia is the leading producer of __________ in the U.S., even though it’s nicknamed the Peach State.
Georgia’s flag is inspired by the __________ national flag and features the state coat of arms under “In God We Trust.”
Atlanta
Blueberries
Confederate
North Carolina
As of march 25, 2025
The capital of North Carolina is __________. This city is part of the Research Triangle, a hub for technology and innovation.
North Carolina was the site of the __________ _________ ________, marking the first successful powered flight in 1903.
North Carolina’s flag features two important __________, referencing its key role in declaring independence from Britain.
Raleigh
Wright Brothers’ flight
Dates
Michigan
As of march 28, 2025
The capital of Michigan is __________. This city is home to one of the few domed capitol buildings with a self-supporting cast iron dome.
Michigan is the only state made up of two __________, surrounded by the Great Lakes.
Michigan’s flag features the Latin motto “__________,” meaning “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.”
Lansing
Peninsulas
Si quaeris
New Jersey
As of April 1, 2025
The capital of New Jersey is __________. This city lies along the Delaware River and was a key site in the Revolutionary War.
New Jersey was the first state to ratify the ____ __ _____, which outlines citizens’ fundamental rights.
New Jersey’s flag is the only U.S. state flag with a __________ background, making it truly unique.
Trenton
Bill of Rights
Buff-colored
Virginia
As of April 3, 2025
The capital of Virginia is __________. This city was also the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Virginia is known as the “Mother of __________,” having produced more U.S. presidents than any other state.
Virginia’s flag features the Roman goddess Virtus standing over a defeated __________, symbolizing victory over tyranny.
Richmond
Presidents
Tyrant
Washington
As of April 15, 2025
The capital of Washington is __________. This city is known for its vibrant farmers’ markets and neoclassical Capitol building.
Washington was the first state to legalize recreational __________ by a popular vote.
Washington’s flag is the only state flag that features a __________, honoring the nation’s first president.
Olympia
Marijuana
Portrait
Arizona
As of April 16, 2025
The capital of Arizona is __________. This city is one of the hottest major cities in the U.S., with summer temps often above 110°F.
Arizona is home to the _______ ______, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Arizona’s flag features a copper star and rays of red and yellow representing the __________.
Phoenix
Grand Canyon
Sunset
Tennessee
As of April 20, 2025
The capital of Tennessee is __________. This city is known as the “Country Music Capital of the World.”
Tennessee is home to the _______ _______ __________, the most visited national park in the United States.
Tennessee’s flag features three _____ in a blue circle, representing the state’s Grand Divisions.
Nashville
Great Smoky Mountains
stars
Massachusetts
As of April 25, 2025
The capital of Massachusetts is ______. This city is home to the first public park in America—Boston Common.
Massachusetts is the location of the famous _______ __ __________, where the American Revolution began.
Massachusetts’ flag shows a Native American and a _____, symbolizing the state’s struggle for independence.
Boston
Battle of Lexington
sword
Indiana
As of April 29 2025
The capital of Indiana is ______________. It’s home to the largest single-day sporting event in the world—the Indy 500.
Indiana is nicknamed “The _______ ______” due to its fertile farmland and agricultural history.
Indiana’s flag features a torch and _____, representing liberty and enlightenment.
Indianapolis
Hoosier State
stars
