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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.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Answer: Missouri (River)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Answer: Pacific (Ocean)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Answer: Atlantic (Ocean)
Name one U.S. territory.
Answer: Puerto Rico
Name one state that borders Canada.
Answer: Maine
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Answer: California
What is the capital of the United States?
Answer: Washington, D.C.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Answer: New York (Harbor)
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