Name one state that borders Canada.

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers.

• Maine
• New Hampshire
• Vermont
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Ohio
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• North Dakota
• Montana
• Idaho
• Washington
• Alaska

Our explanation

Canada is the country north of the United States. Thirteen states border Canada, from Maine in the east to Washington (the state) in the west, plus Alaska. You only need to name one, like New York or Michigan.

Remember it

North means Canada. Easy picks: Maine, New York, or Alaska.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 40: “The country that borders the U.S. to the north is called Canada. There are 13 states in the U.S. that border Canada.” (list of 13 states)

• Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (2008 version), rev. 08/21 (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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