Longitude? Attitude

U.S. state closest to Africa is Maine.

✓ TRUE FACT
By great-circle distance across the Atlantic, Maine is often cited as the closest U.S. state to Africa (particularly toward Morocco). It’s a fun reminder that maps distort distance, especially east–west comparisons.

🤯 "Maine is the U.S. state closest to Africa. Geography’s quiet overachiever."

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