GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Is the United States a continent
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Continental United States: The 49 States (including Alaska, excluding Hawaii) located on the continent of North America, and the District of Columbia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Admission legislation. On June 26, 2020, the United States House of Representatives voted 232–180 in favor of statehood for Washington, D.C.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are fifty (50) states and Washington D.C.The last two states to join the Union were Alaska (49th) and Hawaii (50th). Both joined in 1959. Washington D.C. is a federal district under the authority of Congress. Local government is run by a mayor and 13 member city council.
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