US Geography

The United States encompasses forests, plains, mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, marshlands, and even Arctic regions and volcanic islands, reflecting an enormous and fascinating geographical diversity that, if studied, can help students to gain a deeper understanding of the places and people of which our country is composed.

United States Geography profiles all 50 U.S. states, providing information on the government, economy, history, and issues of each. Social and political challenges that each state faces as an independent entity, such as immigration, education, housing, unemployment, and management of the economy, are covered, as are places such as museums, symphonies, and naval bases defined by a state's geography and culture.