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How to Identify United states in GeoGuessr

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Yield boards say “YIELD” inside an inverted triangle

Yield boards say “YIELD” inside an inverted triangle — USA
Unique

US yield signs pair a red border with a white interior and the word ‘YIELD’

Canada’s identical shape lacks the text


Predominantly wooden utility poles

Predominantly wooden utility poles — USA

Across both the US and Canada, roadside lines sit on wooden poles


Imperial measurements: miles, feet & inches

Imperial measurements: miles, feet & inches — USA

Speed limits are posted in miles per hour and clearance signs list feet and inches

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Yellow centre-lines

Yellow centre-lines — USA

Standard pattern is double solid yellow down the middle with solid white edge stripes


Mailbox on a post with red flag

Mailbox on a post with red flag — USA

Curbside mailboxes featuring a flip-up flag line suburban and rural roads


American-English

American street sign showing text with unique American English spelling conventions, like 'center' or 'license'.

Spelling: American English uses specific spelling conventions. This helps distinguish the United States from other English-speaking countries. Look for words like "center" (not "centre") or "license" (not "licence").


One-way arrows

One-way arrows — USA

Words ‘ONE WAY’ on the arrow

Canadian signs don't use text


Construction barrels

Construction barrels — USA

Shape: Cylinder (drum)

Material: Plastic

Color: Orange body with white bands and black base.


Parking rules on white signs with red/green text

Parking rules on white signs with red/green text — USA

Parking indicators are verbose, colour-coded plates (red, green or black lettering) often with arrows stating exact hours or directions.


Rectangular junction signs with single or double arrow

Rectangular junction signs with single or double arrow — USA

US crossroads often mark side-roads with a white rectangle containing one or two black arrows


Speed-limit sign

Speed-limit sign — USA

Every numeric speed-limit plate includes the words “SPEED LIMIT”; numbers frequently end in 5 because they refer to mph (mile per hour) rather than km/h.


Overhead traffic lights on long mast arms

Overhead traffic lights on long mast arms — USA

At major intersections the signal heads hang from a horizontal metal bar spanning the carriageway


Baptist churches

Baptist churches — USA

White-clapboard or brick Baptist chapels appear in every state, with highest density in the South.

Extremely rare in Canada.


Optional Front Plate

similar to canada

Half of the states don't require front license plates

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Word-heavy warning and railway-crossing signs

Word-heavy warning and railway-crossing signs — USA

Unlike Canada US warning boards often spell the hazard out—‘RAILROAD CROSSING’, or a paragraph beneath a yellow diamond.


Big green exit boards with curved/rounded corners

Big green exit boards with curved/rounded corners — USA

Interstates use large, curved-corner green panels with white text

Canadian motorway signs keep sharper/rounded 90-degree edges.


Gen 1 coverage

Gen 1 coverage — USA

Extremely rare Gen 1 coverage


Generation 2 imagery is rare (except Alaska/Hawaii)

Generation 2 imagery is rare (except Alaska/Hawaii) — USA

Gen-2 coverage appears in North America

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