10 Interesting Facts About US Geography

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Alaska is the Big One (Literally)

Not only is Alaska the largest state in the US by a significant margin (over 663,000 square miles), but it also holds the title for the longest coastline (over 6,640 miles) - exceeding the combined coastlines of all the other states!

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Island Hopping? You Can Do That Within the US

The United States isn't just 50 states on the mainland.

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A Four-Cornered Quandary

The Four Corners Monument marks the exact spot where the borders of four states - Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah - meet.

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Bordering on Oddity

Point Roberts, Washington, is a unique geographical oddity.

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Texas: Big Enough to Hold the World

At over 268,000 square miles, Texas is massive. Interestingly, if all the people on Earth were crammed together at the same density as New York City, they could all fit within the borders of Texas.

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From North to South, the US Covers a Climate Spectrum

The United States boasts a diverse range of climatic zones.

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The Great Lakes: A Liquid Giant

The Great Lakes system holds a significant amount of the world's freshwater, with almost 20% of the world's total surface freshwater.

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Going Up? The US Has Highs and Lows

Denali, in Alaska, is the highest peak in North America at over 20,300 feet. Conversely, Death Valley, California, holds the title for the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet below sea level.

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Ancient Bristlecone Pines

California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona are home to some of the oldest living organisms on Earth - the bristlecone pine.

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New York City: A Zip Code Powerhouse

Manhattan, the most densely populated borough in New York City, has over 200 zip codes. Incredibly, some skyscrapers in the city are large enough to warrant their own unique zip code.

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