USA Geo Facts Flashcards
California
As of 18 November 2024
(Capital) What is the capital of California, known for its role in the state’s history during the Gold Rush?
(Interesting Fact) What famous landmark in California is a symbol of freedom and welcomes visitors to the U.S.?
(Flag) What is the main symbol on California’s state flag, and what does it represent?
(Capital) Sacramento.
(Interesting Fact) The Golden Gate Bridge.
(Flag) A grizzly bear, symbolizing strength and independence.
Texas
As of 19 of November 2024
(Capital) What is the capital of Texas, known as the “Live Music Capital of the World”?
(Interesting Fact) What nickname is Texas known by, and what does it signify?
(Flag) What is the design of Texas’s state flag, and what do its symbols represent?
(Capital) Austin.
(Interesting Fact) The “Lone Star State,” symbolizing independence and pride.
(Flag) A single white star on a blue vertical stripe, with red and white horizontal stripes, representing unity, loyalty, and bravery.
Florida
As of 26 November 2024
(Capital) What is the capital of Florida, known for its historic sites and role in state governance?
(Interesting Fact) What famous wetlands in Florida are known for their unique ecosystem and wildlife?
(Flag) What is featured on Florida’s state flag, and what does it represent?
(Capital) Tallahassee.
(Interesting Fact) The Everglades.
(Flag) A red cross with the state seal, symbolizing Florida’s history and natural beauty.
New York
As of 4 November 2024
(Capital) What is the capital of New York State, known for its historical role in early American politics?
(Interesting Fact) What iconic statue in New York is a global symbol of freedom and democracy?
(Flag) What symbols are featured on New York’s state flag, and what do they represent?
(Capital) Albany.
(Interesting Fact) The Statue of Liberty.
(Flag) The state seal with Liberty, Justice, and an eagle, symbolizing freedom, fairness, and strength.
Pennsylvania
As of 10 December 2024
(Capital) What is the capital of Pennsylvania, known for its role in early American history and its iconic capitol building?
(Interesting Fact) What Pennsylvania city is known as the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence?
(Flag) What symbols are featured on Pennsylvania’s state flag, and what do they represent?
(Capital) Harrisburg.
(Interesting Fact) Philadelphia.
(Flag) A shield flanked by horses, an eagle, and a ship, symbolizing Pennsylvania’s agriculture, commerce, and strength.
Illinois
As of 1 January 2025
(Capital) What is the capital of Illinois, known for its historic ties to Abraham Lincoln?
(Interesting Fact) What major city in Illinois is famous for its architecture and as the birthplace of the skyscraper?
(Flag) What symbol is featured on Illinois’s state flag, and what does it represent?
(Capital) Springfield.
(Interesting Fact) Chicago.
(Flag) An eagle with a shield, symbolizing the state’s sovereignty and its ties to the United States.
Ohio
As of 2 January 2025
(Capital) What is the capital of Ohio, known for its role as a center of education and innovation?
(Interesting Fact) What famous aviation milestone is Ohio known for?
(Flag) What is unique about Ohio’s state flag, and what does its design represent?
(Capital) Columbus.
(Interesting Fact) Birthplace of the Wright brothers, pioneers of flight.
(Flag) A swallowtail design with stars and stripes, symbolizing Ohio’s hills, valleys, and its status as the 17th state.
Georgia
As of 10 January 2025
(Capital) What is the capital of Georgia, known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement and as a major cultural hub?
(Interesting Fact) What is Georgia famously known as, and what does this nickname signify?
(Flag) What symbols are featured on Georgia’s state flag, and what do they represent?
(Capital) Atlanta.
(Interesting Fact) The “Peach State,” symbolizing its history of peach farming and Southern hospitality.
(Flag) The state seal with the motto “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation,” representing the state’s core values.
North Carolina
As of 23 January 2025
(Capital) What is the capital of North Carolina, known for its research institutions and proximity to the Research Triangle?
(Interesting Fact) What historical milestone is North Carolina known for in aviation?
(Flag) What symbols are featured on North Carolina’s state flag, and what do they represent?
(Capital) Raleigh.
(Interesting Fact) Site of the Wright brothers’ first flight in Kitty Hawk.
(Flag) A star, two dates, and the letters “NC,” symbolizing independence and state pride.
Michigan
As of 26 January 2024
(Capital) What is the capital of Michigan, known for its role in the automotive industry and state governance?
(Interesting Fact) What major body of water surrounds Michigan, making it one of the Great Lakes states?
(Flag) What symbols are featured on Michigan’s state flag, and what do they represent?
(Capital) Lansing.
(Interesting Fact) Surrounded by the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario.
(Flag) An eagle and a shield, symbolizing the state’s resources, its motto, and its strength.
