It bothers me that US Citizens aren't more educated about World Geography, or even the US Territories, outside of basically trying to learn the 50 United States...
Right now the islands of Saipan and Tinian (~50,000 population) are being hit by one of the largest storms ever on the planet - Super Typhoon Yutu - with sustained winds of 180+ mph and gusts 200+ mph.
These are not only US Territories (US Citizens) but I think the general US public is so misinformed, I can't even find it on any common news sources.
Younger me meeting someone abroad:
Person: I'm from Georgia.
Me in my head: Whoa sounds like they're from Russia, not Georgia (The state)
*Facepalm younger self*
Me traveling around US...
Person: Where are you from?
Me: Minnesota
Me traveling abroad for first time...
Person: Where are you from?
Me: Minnesota
*Facepalm younger self*
Funny, I never had any problems identifying myself as a resident of a US state when speaking with people abroad. Maybe certain states are just better known to non-US residents?
Depends on the location for me. When I went to New Zealand in 2003, I started off by introducing myself as from "the United States" under the assumption that they wouldn't know all the U.S. states. I quickly noticed that everyone inquired about the state I was from, so I just started saying I was from Georgia. Many of my acquaintances would further ask about where I was from
in Georgia, which really surprised me. Most knew where Atlanta was, and several actually knew where Savannah was (which was only about an hour from where I grew up). It was really obvious that Kiwis were far better-versed in our geography that we were in theirs. Basically the same thing happens when I've travelled to Europe. I say I'm from Georgia, and only once or twice has someone been confused about whether I meant the state or the country.
On the other hand, when I visit Latin American countries, I introduce myself as from the "Estados Unidos", and 80-90% of the people will be satisfied with that answer. For those who want specifics, I'm happy to divulge.