United States
Location
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Phone Code
+1
Domain
.com, .org, .edu, .gov
Driving Side
right
License Plates
Varies by state, usually rectangular
Road Signs
Green direction signs, diamond-shaped warning signs
Power Lines
Wooden poles with transformers
Architecture
Varies widely by region
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Yellow school buses, fire hydrants, mailboxes with red flags
Language & Text Examples
Standard Latin alphabet (A-Z). No special characters in American English.
Regional Characteristics
Northeast Region of United States
Landscape
Dense urban areas, Appalachian mountains, coastal plains
Vegetation
Deciduous forests, maple trees with vibrant fall colors
Architecture
Colonial, brownstones, row houses, older infrastructure
Climate
Four distinct seasons, snowy winters, humid summers
Distinctive Features
Older cities, narrow streets, historic sites, stone walls
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Northeast region of United States.
Southeast Region of United States
Landscape
Coastal plains, swamps, Appalachian foothills
Vegetation
Pine forests, Spanish moss, palm trees in coastal areas
Architecture
Antebellum homes, wide porches, newer suburban developments
Climate
Hot humid summers, mild winters, subtropical in Florida
Distinctive Features
Red clay soil, long growing season, kudzu vines
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Southeast region of United States.
Midwest Region of United States
Landscape
Flat plains, rolling farmland, Great Lakes
Vegetation
Corn and wheat fields, deciduous forests
Architecture
Farmhouses, grain silos, industrial cities
Climate
Extreme temperature variations, cold winters, hot summers
Distinctive Features
Grid-pattern roads, vast agricultural fields, water towers
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Midwest region of United States.
Southwest Region of United States
Landscape
Deserts, canyons, mesas, mountains
Vegetation
Cacti, yucca, sagebrush, minimal vegetation
Architecture
Adobe, stucco, Spanish/Mexican influence
Climate
Hot and dry, mild winters, monsoon season
Distinctive Features
Red rock formations, dry washes, irrigation canals
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Southwest region of United States.
West Coast Region of United States
Landscape
Coastal mountains, valleys, diverse terrain
Vegetation
Redwoods, sequoias, chaparral, vineyards
Architecture
Mission style, modern, tech campuses
Climate
Mediterranean in California, rainy in Pacific Northwest
Distinctive Features
Newer infrastructure, wide highways, tech influence
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the West Coast region of United States.
Mountain West Region of United States
Landscape
Rocky Mountains, high plains, forests
Vegetation
Pine forests, aspen groves, alpine meadows
Architecture
Log cabins, ski lodges, mining towns
Climate
Cold winters, cool summers, low humidity
Distinctive Features
High elevation, national parks, wilderness areas
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Mountain West region of United States.
Alaska Region of United States
Landscape
Vast wilderness, mountains, tundra, fjords
Vegetation
Spruce forests, tundra vegetation, limited agriculture
Architecture
Practical, weatherproof, often elevated
Climate
Subarctic, long dark winters, brief summers
Distinctive Features
Gravel roads, pipeline, lack of infrastructure
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Alaska region of United States.
Hawaii Region of United States
Landscape
Volcanic islands, beaches, tropical mountains
Vegetation
Tropical rainforests, palm trees, exotic flowers
Architecture
Polynesian influence, open designs, resort style
Climate
Tropical, consistent temperatures year-round
Distinctive Features
Volcanic rock, black sand beaches, lava fields
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Hawaii region of United States.