Is a country bigger than a state? Is a state bigger than a city or town? Read about them below.
Country
There are nearly 200 countries. Ours is the United States. Here it is on a map.
State
The United States has 50 states. Which state do you live in? Point to it on the map.
ALASKA AND HAWAII ARE NOT SHOWN TO SCALE OR IN ACTUAL POSITION.
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States have cities and towns. This is the state of New York. Can you find New York City? The TIME for Kids office is there. What other cities or towns do you see?
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