Capitals Richmond, Virginia. Charleston, West Virginia. Frankfort, Kentucky. Raleigh, North Carolina. Columbia, South Carolina. Nashville, Tennessee. Montgomery, Alabama. Atlanta, Georgia. What are the 12 states of the Southeast? Geography. The U.S. Geological Survey considers the Southeast region to be the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, […]

Alexander MackenzieAlexander Mackenzie was the first European to cross the continent north of Mexico. Who crossed North America first? 1764 – 12 March 1820) was a Scottish explorer known for accomplishing the first crossing of America north of Mexico in 1793, which preceded the Lewis and Clark Expedition by 12 years. The Mackenzie River is […]

Arizona is a landlocked state situated in the southwestern region of the United States of America. It has a vast and diverse geography famous for its deep canyons, high- and low-elevation deserts, numerous natural rock formations, and volcanic mountain ranges. How would you describe Arizona landscape? Arizona is a land of contradictions. Although widely reputed […]

Mexican War of Independence Date 16 September 1810 – 27 September 1821 (11 years, 1 week and 4 days) Territorial changes Spain loses the continental area of Viceroyalty of New Spain with the exception of the port San Juan de Ulúa Veracruz How many years of independence did Mexico have? Mexican Independence Day has been […]

102.6…Statistics about the General Sherman Tree. Feet Meters Circumference at Ground 102.6 31.1 Maximum Diameter at Base 36.5 11.1 Diameter 60′ (18.3 m) above base 17.5 5.3 What is the largest tree on Earth? The biggest tree is a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) located in No list of trees would be complete without the biggest […]

Temperatures and humidity levels are high across the country. July is the heart of Mexico’s rainy season, although showers often only arrive in the afternoon and shouldn’t affect touring plans. It’s a hot month — ideal for those seeking a beach stay. The Mayan Riviera is ideal at this time of year. Is it better […]

Found in all sections of Mississippi, the cheerful mockingbird was selected as the official State Bird by the Women’s Federated Clubs and by the State Legislature in 1944. In 1900, the school children of Mississippi elected the magnolia as the official State Flower. What is Mississippi’s animal? White-Tailed Deer The White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was […]

Eastern cities such as Saint John (1604), Quebec City (1608), Montreal (1642), Halifax (1749), Sherbrooke (1793), and St. John’s (1888) were officially incorporated as cities in these years. To the west, Toronto was established in 1793 as York. Is Quebec the oldest city in Canada? Quebec City is one of the most populous cities in […]

In San Diego County, CA, the average monthly electric bill for residential consumers is $211/month, which is calculated by multiplying the average monthly consumption by the average electric rate: 615 kWh * 34 ¢/kWh. How much do utilities cost per month San Diego? Utilities in San Diego The average monthly electricity bill for San Diego […]

Upstate New York is divided into several subregions: the Hudson Valley (which the lower part is sometimes debated as to being “Upstate”), the Capital District, the Mohawk Valley region, Central New York, the Southern Tier, the Finger Lakes region, Western New York, and the North Country. What part of New York is considered Upstate? It […]