7 geographical facts about the USA

Many of us know the basics of the geography of the United States - 50 states, their capitals (extremely far, most of them) and some waterways, - but it turns out that in the United States we can learn more about geography than we have ever known.

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1. Alaska is the easternmost, northernmost, and westernmost state of the United States.

It's partly intuitive to define Alaska as the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States. Alaska, with an area of ​​almost 1,718,000 km², is the largest state in the country and is located in the extreme northwestern part of North America. Barrow, also known as Utkyagvik, is the northernmost city, and the Aleutian Islands extend far into the Bering Sea. What's not so obvious is that Alaska is also home to America's easternmost point. The Aleutian Islands are located far from Alaska in the Eastern Hemisphere, making it the easternmost state. The 180-degree meridian line runs through the Aleutian Islands. Among the islands that fall into the eastern hemisphere are Semisopochny, where various volcanic landforms are located, and Attu Island, a continent that Japan invaded during World War II.

2. California has more people than all of Canada.

California's population was over 39.5 million in July 2019, according to the United States Census Bureau. With an increase of 6.1% over 2010, the number of people in the state in January 2021 was quite comparable to that of 2019. In Canada, at the end of 2020, the country's population was just over 38 million. Canada has a real-time model that updates demographic information and shows the constant growth of its population.

3. The mountain in Hawaii is higher than Everest.

Technically, Everest is not the tallest mountain in the world. This distinction belongs to Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Mauna Kea, like an inactive volcano, is approximately 10,210 meters from the seabed to its peak. Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth, is 8,849 meters high.

4. More than 40 buildings in New York have their own zip codes.

As of March 2019, 41 buildings in New York City had their own zip codes. Unique zip codes are sometimes assigned based on the volume of mail to a specific address - and only when ZIP + 4 fails to meet delivery, distribution, and customer requirements, according to US Postal Service spokesman Xavier Hernandez.

5. Monowie, North Carolina (still) has one resident.

Before the 2020 census, Monowie, North Carolina, had only one resident, Elsie Euler. Euler has been the only person living in Monovi since 2004 when her husband, Rudy, passed away. For 16 years, Euler was mayor, city clerk, librarian, and everyone else. Euler, the owner of a town tavern, even gave herself a license to sell alcoholic beverages.

6. According to the people of Montana, their state has the shortest river in the world.

Crossing the route from Giant Springs to the Missouri River, the Rowe in Montana is only 60 meters long and is considered the shortest river in the world.

7. There is no McDonald's in only one capital of the US state.

The city of Montpelier, Virginia, has become a source of pride. It is the only state capital in the United States with no McDonald’s within the city limits.