🌍 Globle USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about US geography, state facts, and playing Globle USA. Click on any question to expand the answer.

🎮 About Globle USA Game

What is Globle USA?

Globle USA is a daily geography game inspired by Wordle. Instead of guessing words, you guess US states by their proximity to a mystery state. Each guess gives you distance and direction clues to help you narrow down the correct answer.

How do I play Globle USA?

Type a state name or abbreviation in the search box and press Enter. You'll see how close you are to the mystery state with distance and direction indicators. Keep guessing until you find the correct state!

What's the difference between Daily and Practice modes?

Daily Mode: One mystery state per day, same for everyone worldwide. Perfect for competing with friends and tracking your progress.

Practice Mode: Unlimited random states that change each time. Great for improving your geography knowledge without time pressure.

How does the color coding work?

🟢 GREEN: Correct! You found the mystery state (0 miles away)

🟡 YELLOW: Very close! Within 100 miles

🟠 ORANGE: Close! Within 300 miles

🔴 LIGHT RED: Medium distance! Within 600 miles

🔴 DARK RED: Far! Within 1,000 miles

⚫ DARKEST RED: Very far! Over 1,000 miles away

🗺️ US Geography Basics

How many states are in the United States?

There are 50 states in the United States. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. The District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) is the federal capital but not a state.

What are the largest and smallest states by area?

Largest: Alaska (665,384 square miles) - over twice the size of Texas

Smallest: Rhode Island (1,545 square miles) - about the size of Delaware

Texas is the largest state in the contiguous U.S. at 268,596 square miles.

What are the most and least populous states?

Most populous: California (about 39 million people)

Least populous: Wyoming (about 580,000 people)

New York, Texas, and Florida round out the top four most populous states.

Which states border the most other states?

Tennessee and Missouri each border 8 other states.

Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana each border 7 states.

Most states border 3-6 other states, while Alaska and Hawaii border none.

🏛️ State Capitals

How many state capitals can you name?

Test your knowledge! Here are some interesting facts about state capitals:

  • Most populous capital: Phoenix, Arizona (over 1.6 million)
  • Least populous capital: Montpelier, Vermont (about 7,300)
  • Capitals that are also the largest city: 36 states have their capital as their largest city
  • Capitals not named after states: Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, Nashville, etc.
Which states have capitals that aren't their largest city?

14 states have capitals that are NOT their largest city:

  • Alabama: Montgomery (largest: Birmingham)
  • Alaska: Juneau (largest: Anchorage)
  • Arizona: Phoenix (also largest)
  • California: Sacramento (largest: Los Angeles)
  • Florida: Tallahassee (largest: Jacksonville)
  • Hawaii: Honolulu (also largest)
  • Indiana: Indianapolis (also largest)
  • Louisiana: Baton Rouge (largest: New Orleans)
  • Nevada: Carson City (largest: Las Vegas)
  • New York: Albany (largest: New York City)
  • Oklahoma: Oklahoma City (also largest)
  • Pennsylvania: Harrisburg (largest: Philadelphia)
  • South Carolina: Columbia (largest: Charleston)
  • Tennessee: Nashville (also largest)

🌎 Regional Geography

What are the main geographical regions of the US?

The United States can be divided into several major geographical regions:

  • Northeast: Appalachian Mountains, major cities, oldest settlements
  • South: Diverse landscapes from mountains to coastlines, warm climate
  • Midwest: Great Plains, Great Lakes, agricultural heartland
  • Southwest: Deserts, canyons, diverse cultures
  • West: Rocky Mountains, Pacific coast, varied ecosystems
  • Alaska & Hawaii: Remote islands with unique geography
Which states have coastlines?

Atlantic Coast: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida

Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas

Pacific Coast: California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska

Great Lakes: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York

What are the highest and lowest points in the US?

Highest point: Denali (Mount McKinley) in Alaska - 20,310 feet above sea level

Lowest point: Death Valley in California - 282 feet below sea level

Highest state capital: Santa Fe, New Mexico at 7,199 feet

Lowest state capital: Washington, D.C. at 0-50 feet above sea level

📊 Interesting Geography Facts

What are some surprising geography facts?
  • Four Corners: The only place in the US where four states meet at one point (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico)
  • Time Zones: The US spans 6 time zones, from Hawaii-Aleutian to Eastern
  • Longest River: Missouri River (2,540 miles), but Mississippi-Missouri combined is longer
  • Largest Lake: Lake Superior (31,700 square miles)
  • Most Volcanic State: Hawaii, with 5 active volcanoes
  • Driest Place: Death Valley, California (average 2 inches of rain per year)
  • Wettest Place: Mount Waialeale, Hawaii (average 460 inches of rain per year)
Which states have unique geographical features?
  • Florida: Only state with peninsula and barrier reef system
  • Louisiana: Only state with parishes instead of counties
  • Hawaii: Only state made entirely of islands and volcanoes
  • Alaska: Largest state, most northern point in the US
  • Rhode Island: Smallest state, longest state name (The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations)
  • Texas: Only state that was an independent republic

🎓 Educational Resources

How can I improve my US geography knowledge?

Here are effective ways to learn US geography:

  • Play Globle USA daily - Regular practice improves recognition
  • Study regional patterns - Learn states by region (Northeast, South, etc.)
  • Use maps and atlases - Visual learning helps with spatial relationships
  • Learn state capitals - Start with your region, then expand outward
  • Read state guides - Our detailed state pages provide comprehensive information
  • Take geography quizzes - Regular testing reinforces knowledge
Are there educational resources for teachers?

Yes! Globle USA is designed to be educational. Teachers can use it for:

  • Classroom activities - Daily geography challenges
  • State studies - Research projects using our state guides
  • Map skills - Understanding distance and direction
  • Critical thinking - Strategy development for efficient guessing
  • Competition - Class or school-wide leaderboards

Contact us if you'd like customized educational resources!

🤔 Still Have Questions?

How can I contact Globle USA support?

We'd love to hear from you! You can reach us through:

  • Email: contact@usamapquize.info
  • Website: Check our contact page for more options
  • Social Media: Follow us for updates and geography tips

Whether you have game suggestions, educational questions, or just want to share your high scores, we're here to help!