Welcome to the US!

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Welcome to the US!

• Lesson 1
• Geography
• The 50 States

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THE 50 STATES

• There are 50 States in the United States. How
  many States can you name? Make a list.
• Only 48 of the states connect with other states.
  They are called the continental US. Do you know
  the other two states?
• States are more powerful than prefectures in
  Japan. They can make their own laws.
• For example, driving laws are different from
  state to state. You can turn right on a red
  light in some states, but not in others.
• Marriage and divorce laws are different too. You
  can get married and divorced very easily in
  Nevada!

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STATE ABBREVIATIONS

• Each state has a two letter abbreviation. These
  are used for addresses. These abbreviations are
  important to remember.
• On your test in two weeks, you can use the names
  of States or their abbreviations, whichever you
  prefer.

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Districts and Territories

• Washington DC is the capital of the US, but it is
  not a State. It is a district.
• Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands also
  belong to the US, but they are not States either.
  They are called territories.

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CAPITAL CITIES

• Each state has a capital city. New York City is
  the capital of New York, and Sacramento is the
  capital of California. Here is a map of the
  States and their Capitals.
• Try this quiz with your friends. There are many
  other US capitals quizzes on the same home page.
  Have fun!
• This home page has beginning, intermediate and
  advanced games to play to help you study the
  States, their Capitals and their abbreviations.
  Enjoy! See you next week!