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American Geography

8 official civics questions from the 2008 version (100 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2008 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Topic area: integrated civics — a: geography. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.

  1. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.

    Answer: Missouri (River)

  2. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

    Answer: Pacific (Ocean)

  3. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

    Answer: Atlantic (Ocean)

  4. Name one U.S. territory.

    Answer: Puerto Rico

  5. Name one state that borders Canada.

    Answer: Maine

  6. Name one state that borders Mexico.

    Answer: California

  7. What is the capital of the United States?

    Answer: Washington, D.C.

  8. Where is the Statue of Liberty?

    Answer: New York (Harbor)

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