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Which U.S. state is closest to Africa?

Retry Correct Incorrect It stands to reason that a state on the Eastern Seaboard would be closest to Africa, and that’s definitely the case. As it turns out, Maine is the easternmost state, meaning it’s the closest not just to Africa but also to Europe.

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Carl D. Walsh/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images

Which U.S. state is closest to Africa?

• Maryland
• Maine
• New York
• Massachusetts