US-Canada Border Trivia

The video explores the US-Canada border, the longest international border in the world, highlighting its geographical path, unique features, and historical treaties that shaped it. It delves into quirky aspects like buildings and roads that straddle the border, and discusses micro anomalies and exclaves. The video concludes with a call to action to explore more about geography.

How long is the US-Canada border?

• 4,254 miles

• 5,525 miles

• 6,000 miles

• 3,500 miles

What is a common feature of the US-Canada border?

• It is entirely straight without any deviations.

• It is largely undefended from a military standpoint.

• It is the shortest international border.

• It is heavily militarized.

Which building is famously divided by the US-Canada border in Derby Line, Vermont?

• The Empire State Building

• The Haskell Free Library and Opera House

• The White House

• The CN Tower

What is the significance of the 49th parallel in the US-Canada border?

• It is the only border without any disputes.

• It is the shortest border segment.

• It marks the southernmost point of Canada.

• It is the longest straight border in the world.

Which treaty led to the exclusion of Vancouver Island from the 49th parallel?

• The Jay Treaty

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• The Oregon Treaty

Why is the border through Maine irregular?

• Due to the Pig War

• Because of the Oregon Treaty

• Because of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• Due to the Treaty of Paris

Which US exclave is located south of Vancouver and is only accessible by land through Canada?

• Haider, Alaska

• Derby Line, Vermont

• Point Roberts, Washington

• Campobello Island, New Brunswick

What is the Northwest Angle in Minnesota known for?

• Being a major trade route

• Having the largest population in Minnesota

• Being a result of a treaty mishap

• Being the southernmost point of Canada

What is unique about Haider, Alaska, in relation to its Canadian neighbor?

• It is a military base.

• It is the largest city in Alaska.

• It is a major tourist attraction.

• It uses Canadian currency and time zone.

Which island in New Brunswick relies on the US for most of its services?

• Vancouver Island

• Campobello Island

• Prince Edward Island

• Manitoulin Island