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Which of the following states in the US shares its name with a country?

  1. Hawaii

  2. Georgia

  3. Rhode Island

  4. New Mexico
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Georgia is both a US state and an independent country in the Caucasus region. The US state of Georgia was named after King George II of Britain. Hawaii is a US state only, Rhode Island is only a US state, and New Mexico is only a US state (Mexico is a country, but 'New Mexico' is not).

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