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Interstate System

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	Since Interstates are in the majority of US States, there is no "tell" as to which Interstate you are on unless you find the number or recognize an exit.		Since Interstates are in the majority of US States, there is no "tell" as to which Interstate you are on unless you find the number or recognize an exit.

	While it's good know when you are on an Interstate, it is probably not vital to memorize the location of each Interstate due to the visibility of the Interstate Roads on the map in GeoGuessr.		While it's good know when you are on an Interstate, it is probably not vital to memorize the location of each Interstate due to the visibility of the Interstate Roads on the map in GeoGuessr if you know the numbering pattern.

	*If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south.		*If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south.

Grant at 15:54, 22 February 2023

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	~~The United States of America is the largest country in North America and the third largest in the world in terms of population.~~
	== Useful Knowledge ==		== Useful Knowledge ==
	[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P7LRYb13phYIYWlu4KSXxTosMGV44tHFU_EgqQvEXVQ/edit#gid=0\| United States Comprehensive Cheat Sheet]		[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P7LRYb13phYIYWlu4KSXxTosMGV44tHFU_EgqQvEXVQ/edit#gid=0\| United States Comprehensive Cheat Sheet]
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	== Roads ==		== Roads ==
	===Interstate System===		===Interstate System===

	[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]		[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]
	[[File:US Interstate Signs.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]]		[[File:US Interstate Signs.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]]
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	**If the first digit is odd, it's generally a spur that provides access to destinations in the middle of a city.		**If the first digit is odd, it's generally a spur that provides access to destinations in the middle of a city.
	*Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit.		*Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit.

			To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System U.S. Interstate Highway System Wikipedia page].

	===U.S. Highway System===		===U.S. Highway System===
	[[File:Map of current US Routes.svg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Map of U.S. Highways]]		[[File:Map of current US Routes.svg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Map of U.S. Highways]]
	[[File:US 70.svg\|thumb\|right\|100px\|Example of current U.S. highway signage]]		[[File:US 70.svg\|thumb\|right\|100px\|Example of current U.S. highway signage]]
	To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Interstate_Highway_System~~ U.S. ~~Interstate~~ System Wikipedia page].<br clear=all>		*As with Interstate highways, north to south U.S. highways are generally odd numbered.
			**Typically increase form east to west (opposite to the Interstate system).
			*East-to-west U.S. highways are generally even numbered.
			**Tend to increase from north to south (opposite to the Interstate system).
			*3-digit U.S. highways are typically spurs of other highways and travel in all directions.
			To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Numbered_Highway_System U.S. Numbered Highway System Wikipedia page].<br clear=all>
	===State Highway Systems===		===State Highway Systems===
	Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~United_States_Numbered_Highway_System United~~ States Numbered Highway System].		Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. That being said, the a state highway sign will often indicate the state/region. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbered_highways_in_the_United_States States' Numbered Highway System].
	<gallery widths=75 heights=75 >		<gallery widths=75 heights=75 >
	Alabama 3.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Alabama Alabama]		Alabama 3.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Alabama Alabama]

Grant at 15:33, 22 February 2023

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	== Roads ==		== Roads ==
	===~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System~~ Interstate System]===		===Interstate System===

	[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]		[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]
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	*If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south.		*If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south.
	*Interstate ~~Numbers~~ from South to North and West to East.		*The Interstate numbering system goes from South to North and West to East.
	*Interstate Numbers with triple digits are branches off the the interstate of the last 2 digits. ex: I-405 branches off I-5 (thanks Gaelan)		*Interstate Numbers with triple digits are branches off the the interstate of the last 2 digits. ex: I-405 branches off I-5 (thanks Gaelan)
	**If the first digit is even it generally bypasses or goes around a city.		**If the first digit is even it generally bypasses or goes around a city.
	**If the first digit is odd, it's generally a spur that provides access to destinations in the middle of a city.		**If the first digit is odd, it's generally a spur that provides access to destinations in the middle of a city.
	*Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit.		*Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit.

			===U.S. Highway System===
			[[File:Map of current US Routes.svg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Map of U.S. Highways]]
			[[File:US 70.svg\|thumb\|right\|100px\|Example of current U.S. highway signage]]
			To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System U.S. Interstate System Wikipedia page].<br clear=all>

	===State Highway Systems===		===State Highway Systems===
	Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Numbered_Highway_System United States Numbered Highway System].		Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Numbered_Highway_System United States Numbered Highway System].
	<gallery widths=75 heights=75 >		<gallery widths=75 heights=75 >
	Alabama 3.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~List_of_U.S._Highways_in_Alabama~~ Alabama]		Alabama 3.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Alabama Alabama]
	Alaska 1 shield.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_Routes Alaska]		Alaska 1 shield.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_Routes Alaska]
	Arizona 87.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Arizona Arizona]		Arizona 87.svg\|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Arizona Arizona]
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	== Area Codes ==		== Area Codes ==
	[[File:United States Area Code Map.png\|~~left~~\|thumb\|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]]		[[File:United States Area Code Map.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]]
	Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it.		Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it.

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	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==
	[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|~~left~~\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]		[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|right\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]
	Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in.		Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in.
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Grant: Added gallery of state highway signs. Fixed some linking and spelling errors.

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Added gallery of state highway signs. Fixed some linking and spelling errors.

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Grant: /* Area Codes */

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Area Codes

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	== Area Codes ==		== Area Codes ==
	[[File:United States Area Code Map.png\|left\|thumb\|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]		[[File:United States Area Code Map.png\|left\|thumb\|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]]
	Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it.		Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it.

	For a more more detailed view, visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_Numbering_Plan_area_codes List of North American Numbering Plan area codes Wikipedia page]		For a more more detailed view, visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_Numbering_Plan_area_codes List of North American Numbering Plan area codes Wikipedia page]
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	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==
	[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|left\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]		[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|left\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]

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	For a more more detailed view, visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_Numbering_Plan_area_codes List of North American Numbering Plan area codes Wikipedia page]		For a more more detailed view, visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_Numbering_Plan_area_codes List of North American Numbering Plan area codes Wikipedia page]
			<br clear=all>
	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==
	[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|left\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]		[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|left\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]

Grant at 04:42, 12 May 2022

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	<td style="text-align:center">~~{{US States Table~~\|~~type=list}}~~</td>		<td style="text-align:center">[[Alabama]] ● [[Alaska]] ● [[Arizona]] ● [[Arkansas]] ● [[California]] ● [[Colorado]] ● [[Connecticut]] ● [[Delaware]] ● [[Florida]] ● [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]] ● [[Hawaii]] ● [[Idaho]] ● [[Illinois]] ● [[Indiana]] ● [[Iowa]] ● [[Kansas]] ● [[Kentucky]] ● [[Louisiana]] ● [[Maine]] ● [[Maryland]] ● [[Massachusetts]] ● [[Michigan]] ● [[Minnesota]] ● [[Mississippi]] ● [[Missouri]] ● [[Montana]] ● [[Nebraska]] ● [[Nevada]] ● [[New Hampshire]] ● [[New Jersey]] ● [[New Mexico]] ● [[New York]] ● [[North Carolina]] ● [[North Dakota]] ● [[Ohio]] ● [[Oklahoma]] ● [[Oregon]] ● [[Pennsylvania]] ● [[Rhode Island]] ● [[South Carolina]] ● [[South Dakota]] ● [[Tennessee]] ● [[Texas]] ● [[Utah]] ● [[Vermont]] ● [[Virginia]] ● [[Washington]] ● [[West Virginia]] ● [[Wisconsin]] ● [[Wyoming]]</td>
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	== Area Codes ==		== Area Codes ==
	[[File:United States Area ~~Codes~~.png\|left\|~~900px~~\|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]		[[File:United States Area Code Map.png\|left\|thumb\|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]
	Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it.		Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it.

			For a more more detailed view, visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_Numbering_Plan_area_codes List of North American Numbering Plan area codes Wikipedia page]

	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==

Grant at 16:21, 3 May 2022

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	== Postal Codes ==		== Postal Codes ==
			[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg\|alt=A map of United States zip codes\|left\|thumb\|<u>United States zip codes</u>]]
	Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in.		Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in.
	~~[[File:United States Zip Codes Map.png\|left\|thumb\|United States ZIP Codes Map, via [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ZIP_Code_prefixes Wikipedia.org]]]~~
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Roads

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	[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]		[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]
	[[File:~~United States~~ Interstate ~~Road~~ Signs.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]]		[[File:US Interstate Signs.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]]

	The United States Interstate system is one of the largest systems of roadways in the world. At least one interstate runs through each of the 48 contiguous states. As shown in the [[#Street Signs\|Street Signs]] section, the United States Interstate system primarly uses a sign with white lettering, a blue background, and a red heading at the top which reads "INTERSTATE". Occasionally, an Interstate will have white lettering with a completely green background, and it will typically have "BUSINESS" as the header instead of "INTERSTATE". Either way, both signs signify you are on an Insterstate.		The United States Interstate system is one of the largest systems of roadways in the world. At least one interstate runs through each of the 48 contiguous states. As shown in the [[#Street Signs\|Street Signs]] section, the United States Interstate system primarly uses a sign with white lettering, a blue background, and a red heading at the top which reads "INTERSTATE". Occasionally, an Interstate will have white lettering with a completely green background, and it will typically have "BUSINESS" as the header instead of "INTERSTATE". Either way, both signs signify you are on an Insterstate.

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	[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]		[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png\|thumb\|left\|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]]
	[[File:~~United States~~ Interstate ~~Road~~ Signs.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]]		[[File:US Interstate Signs.png\|right\|thumb\|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]]

	The United States Interstate system is one of the largest systems of roadways in the world. At least one interstate runs through each of the 48 contiguous states. As shown in the [[#Street Signs\|Street Signs]] section, the United States Interstate system primarly uses a sign with white lettering, a blue background, and a red heading at the top which reads "INTERSTATE". Occasionally, an Interstate will have white lettering with a completely green background, and it will typically have "BUSINESS" as the header instead of "INTERSTATE". Either way, both signs signify you are on an Insterstate.		The United States Interstate system is one of the largest systems of roadways in the world. At least one interstate runs through each of the 48 contiguous states. As shown in the [[#Street Signs\|Street Signs]] section, the United States Interstate system primarly uses a sign with white lettering, a blue background, and a red heading at the top which reads "INTERSTATE". Occasionally, an Interstate will have white lettering with a completely green background, and it will typically have "BUSINESS" as the header instead of "INTERSTATE". Either way, both signs signify you are on an Insterstate.