Basic geography knowledge helps you understand the layout of the country:
- Major Rivers: Mississippi and Missouri
- Longest River: Mississippi River
- Oceans: Pacific (west), Atlantic (east)
- Neighbors: Canada (north), Mexico (south)
- U.S. Territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands
Knowing geography helps connect states and regions with the nation’s political and cultural life.
