There's "American" and Then There's "English"

Today, I was discussing the (American) election bullshit with my very English friend with a degree in geography.

After briefly explaining the electoral college and how Ohio played a key role in this election due to it's status as a swing state, my very English friend inquires,

"Ohio? Is that the one with Chicago in it?"

This guy has a degree in geography.

Good to know that the heavy focus on geography education seems to be consistent world-wide.