Long Island Geography and Demographics

Long Island, located in the northeastern United States, is the largest island in the contiguous U.S. It spans approximately 1,400 square miles and is divided into four counties: Queens, Kings, Nassau, and Suffolk. While Queens and Kings are part of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk are suburban and rural. Long Island is densely populated, with around 8 million residents, making it the most populated island in the U.S. and the third most populous in the Americas. The island's geography includes separation from Connecticut and Rhode Island by the Long Island Sound and from Manhattan by the East River.

Where is Long Island located?

• On the southern coast of New York state

• On the northern coast of California

• In the northwestern part of the United States

• In the southeastern part of the United States

What is the maximum length of Long Island?

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

• 118 miles

• 200 miles

Which body of water separates Long Island from Connecticut?

• East River

• Long Island Sound

• Atlantic Ocean

• Hudson River

How many counties make up Long Island?

• Three

• Five

• Two

• Four

Which counties on Long Island are considered part of New York City?

• Kings and Suffolk

• Nassau and Suffolk

• Queens and Kings

• Queens and Nassau

What is the primary characteristic of Nassau and Suffolk counties?

• Heavily urbanized

• Industrialized

• Primarily suburban and rural

• Deserted

When were Brooklyn and Queens incorporated into New York City?

• In the early 21st century

• In the mid-18th century

• In the late 19th century

• In the early 20th century

What is the approximate population of Long Island?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 8 million

• 12 million

What percentage of New York State's population resides on Long Island?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

If Long Island were a state, where would it rank in terms of population density?

• 20th

• 10th

• 1st

• 5th