Canada - a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada; "the border between the United States and Canada is the longest unguarded border in the world"

Evergreen State, WA, Washington - a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

river - a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles"

town - an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work"

Tennessee, TN, Volunteer State - a state in east central United States

state capital - the capital city of a political subdivision of a country

Palmetto State, SC, South Carolina - a state in the Deep South; one of the original 13 colonies

town - an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; "they drive through town on their way to work"

Missouri, Show Me State, MO - a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

university - establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching

Ivy League - a league of universities and colleges in the northeastern United States that have a reputation for scholastic achievement and social prestige

Greater New York, New York, New York City - the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center