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shape wise, texas is the most recognizable state. no other state on the map draws as much attention
I don't think people outside the U.S. recognize Texas other than the stereotype of a cowboy. They might know Texas by old western movies but otherwise it is not well-known.
I don't think people outside the U.S. recognize Texas other than the stereotype of a cowboy. They might know Texas by old western movies but otherwise it is not well-known.
that's odd. the times i've been outside the country, most people seemed to know exactly where texas was...hmmmm
but i'm sure you're going to suggest everyone knows about california, right?
and no one is saying that ny is the best state. lol @ the inferiority complex showing.
if you don't think ny (really just the city but the state because of the city IMHO) is the most recognizable area of the country then you need to travel more.
ppl outside of america don't know about most of america, period. the only places they really recognize or know a little about are places such as ny, dc, los angeles...etc. because that is what they hear in music and see on tv.
nyc is popular because of history, music, the economy, etc.
no one is saying that its better.
but things such as:
record labels being based in nyc
wall street
9/11
ny yankees
the fashion industry
statue of liberty
brooklyn bridge
empire state building
times sq
34th st
5th ave
central park
etc.
are recognized. the fact that ppl from around the country and the world...the fact that they are able to name streets here without having ever stepped foot here should say a lot.
i'm sure that everyone is familiar with 5th ave?? times sq? wall st?
how does a state's shape make someone identify with it? Every state has a distinct shape, unless it's Colorado or Wyoming which are both rectangles. If you passed 4th grade geograghy you should be able to locate each state on a map.
When I was abroad (lived in Italy), I always said New England first, and when that was confused with the old one (only sometimes), I then said Massachusetts. Most people in Europe/Middle East understood that. I never said Boston because I'm not from there.
but i'm sure you're going to suggest everyone knows about california, right?
It is the most well known US state in the world,not trying to sound superior or anything but that's the truth,some Europeans (which is what most people on here consider "the rest of the world") and other well educated peoples of other countries know many different if not all the states but on a scale of most common even in highly uncommon places,California will ring a bell before say Texas or Rhode Island or Nebraska,so on,so forth. New York is 2nd (or tied) by name recognition thanks to NYC.
It is the most well known US state in the world,not trying to sound superior or anything but that's the truth,some Europeans (which is what most people on here consider "the rest of the world") and other well educated peoples of other countries know many different if not all the states but on a scale of most common even in highly uncommon places,California will ring a bell before say Texas or Rhode Island or Nebraska,so on,so forth.
i'm sure california is more well known, but i doubt texas is that far behind in notoriety. it may not be known for the right reasons (lol), but i'm certain the name is known worldwide
but i don't think most foreigners really KNOW our states. even myself, as an educated american, couldn't tell you much about california. so why should the average european be able to?
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New York is 2nd (or tied) by name recognition thanks to NYC.
yeah, but see, knowing the largest city isn't knowing the state
I've always identified myself as being from Chicago; I've never had any concept of being from a state. Illinois is a strange place I am completely unfamiliar with.
On my expat assignments, that's how I've always identified myself In fact, Chicago, NYC and LA are really the only parts of the country I've considered to be home.
Texas and Florida probally the most recognizable States
But you are referring to the shape of the two states. For Americans, you are correct; any kid in school can pick out Texas & Florida because of their unique shape on a map. But people outside the U.S. are much less inclined to know the shape of our states. I meant, name recognition. My opinion is that non-Americans have heard of Texas but mainly from what they've seen in movies [i.e. wild West\ Alamo\ long horn cattle, etc].
Here is a poll conducted that shows that most NY'ers are "embarrassed" to call themselves NY'ers these days.
Those politicians up there are ruining that state unfortunately
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In fact, Chicago, NYC and LA are really the only parts of the country I've considered to be home.
