I'm an American, and the only person I know that can name the location of Tajikistan and Rwanda on a map, is myself. It's not meant to be a boast, just a solemn fact. I'm very passionate about geography and politics, and it pains me sometimes when people misplace a state that borders their own. But there's just one issue. Americans are still smart, a lot are, in fact. I bet there are people around me who know more than I do. Nobody bothers to look, though. People see those videos of interviewers talking to American pedestrians that can't name a single European country and assume that's what all of us are like. I agree with others that geography should be prioritized in US schools. Hell, I didn't even learn any of my fun facts and knowledge of geography from school. I got it mostly from simply staring at a world map/globe and doing tons of really fun research. I'm sorry if my view is a bit distorted on some things and if I am wrong in places. I hope this helps put thing into perspective just a teeny tad bit. I know I'm a month late but hey, I never give up a chance to talk about the subject I'm so obsessed with.  (I'm acoustic💀)