Traffic on the right
Cars drive on the right side of the road in United States. A street with traffic in it rules out a large part of the world.
About United States
United States lies in North America. Its capital is Washington, D.C., and about 341.8M people live in the country. It covers about 9,372,610 km².
Every round of this game shows a real photograph taken somewhere in United States, from big cities to quiet countryside. Listen for English on the signs and you are halfway there.
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Population
- 341.8M
- Km² area
- 9.4M
- Region
- North America
- Language
- English
- Currency
- $
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
Clues to Look For
Read the signs
Signs, shop fronts, and posters are usually written in English.
Look at the prices
A price tag or a menu shows United States dollar.
Mind the neighbours
United States borders CAN and MEX. Near a border, the landscape and the buildings can look much like the other side.
Spot a web address
Websites on signs and posters often end in .us.
How It Works
Look closely
Every round shows a real photograph from somewhere on the planet. Signs, plants, architecture, cars, and even the light can give the place away.
Drop your pin
Place your guess on the world map. Zoom in as far as you like, the closer your pin, the better.
Score and discover
See where the photo was really taken, how far off you were, and what makes the place special. Five photos make a game.
FAQ
Can I play United States for free?
Yes. Try a game of United States with no account. With a free account you can play as much as you like and with your friends.
How are the points calculated?
Your points depend on the distance between your pin and the place the photo was taken. A pin right on the spot earns the most, and the further away you are, the fewer points you get.
Where do the photos come from?
The photographs come from openly licensed and publicly available media. Each image is credited with its origin when we have that information.