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The '''{{wp|United States|United States of America}}''' in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] is a country on [[Earth]], located on the continent of [[North America]]. It is often called '''United States''' or '''America''' for short. Most of the characters and locations from the ''Super Mario'' iteration of the country exist also in real life.
The '''{{wp|United States|United States of America}}''' in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] is a country on [[Earth]], located on the continent of [[North America]]. It is often called '''United States''' or '''America''' for short. Most of the characters and locations from the ''Super Mario'' iteration of the country exist also in real life.
==History==
 
==History in the ''Super Mario'' franchise==
===''Saturday Supercade''===
===''Saturday Supercade''===
The United States of America makes its first appearance in the first episode of ''[[Saturday Supercade]]''. The episode takes place in {{wp|New Orleans}}, {{wp|Louisiana}} as evidenced by a large sign reading "Welcome to New Orleans." Other features of Louisiana are also included, such as the {{wp|Mississippi River}} and large swamps. In the episode "[[Trucknapper Caper]]", [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and [[Bones (Saturday Supercade)|Bones]] travel to the state of {{wp|Texas}} on their motorcycle.  In the episode "[[Rocky Mountain Monkey Business]]", Donkey Kong Jr. and Bones ride through the {{wp|Rocky Mountains}}, a large mountain range in the western United States.
The United States of America makes its first appearance in the first episode of ''[[Saturday Supercade]]''. The episode takes place in {{wp|New Orleans}}, {{wp|Louisiana}} as evidenced by a large sign reading "Welcome to New Orleans." Other features of Louisiana are also included, such as the {{wp|Mississippi River}} and large swamps. In the episode "[[Trucknapper Caper]]", [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and [[Bones (character)|Bones]] travel to the state of {{wp|Texas}} on their motorcycle.  In the episode "[[Rocky Mountain Monkey Business]]", Donkey Kong Jr. and Bones ride through the {{wp|Rocky Mountains}}, a large mountain range in the western United States.


===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''===
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===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
[[File:Hawaii.png|thumb|A volcano in [[Hawaii]] in the episode "[[Reign Storm]]" of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]Several episodes of ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' take place within the United States of America. [[Hollywood]], {{wp|California}} is featured in the episode "[[Dadzilla]]." [[Miami]], Florida and the [[Kennedy Space Center]] appear in the episode "[[Life's Ruff]]." The state of {{wp|Kansas}} appears in the episode "[[Mush-Rumors]]," which also mentions the city of {{wp|Wichita}} and the states of {{wp|Iowa}} and {{wp|Nebraska}}.  The state of [[Hawaii]] is featured in the episode "[[Reign Storm]]." The capital of the United States, [[Washington, D.C.]], is featured in the episode "[[Reptiles in the Rose Garden]]." Finally, New York City is featured in "[[Kootie Pie Rocks]]," and Brooklyn specifically is featured in "[[Recycled Koopa]]," "[[Toddler Terrors of Time Travel]]," and "[[Misadventures in Babysitting]]."  
[[File:Hawaii.jpg|thumb|A volcano in [[Hawaii]] in the episode "[[Reign Storm]]" of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]Several episodes of ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' take place within the United States of America. [[Hollywood]], {{wp|California}} is featured in the episode "[[Dadzilla]]." [[Miami]], Florida and the [[Kennedy Space Center]] appear in the episode "[[Life's Ruff]]." The state of {{wp|Kansas}} appears in the episode "[[Mush-Rumors]]," which also mentions the city of {{wp|Wichita}} and the states of {{wp|Iowa}} and {{wp|Nebraska}}.  The state of [[Hawaii]] is featured in the episode "[[Reign Storm]]." The capital of the United States, [[Washington, D.C.]], is featured in the episode "[[Reptiles in the Rose Garden]]." Finally, New York City is featured in "[[Kootie Pie Rocks]]," and Brooklyn specifically is featured in "[[Recycled Koopa]]," "[[Toddler Terrors of Time Travel]]," and "[[Misadventures in Babysitting]]."  


Several locations in the United States are mentioned in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''. In the episode "[[Recycled Koopa]]," [[Bowser|King Koopa]] announces he will soon conquer the [[New York City]] boroughs [[the Bronx]], Manhattan, and Queens.
Several locations in the United States are mentioned in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''. In the episode "[[Recycled Koopa]]", [[Bowser|King Koopa]] announces he will soon conquer the [[New York City]] boroughs [[the Bronx]], Manhattan, and Queens.  


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
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===''Mario is Missing!''===
===''Mario is Missing!''===
[[File:NewYorkCityScene MIM.png|thumb|right|[[Luigi]] and [[Yoshi]] in [[New York City]] in the SNES version of ''Mario is Missing!'']]
[[File:NewYorkCityScene MIM.png|thumb|right|[[Luigi]] and [[Yoshi]] in [[New York City]] in the [[SNES]] version of ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'']]
In the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]], [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]], and [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES versions of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Luigi visits two cities in the United States on his quest to rescue Mario. [[San Francisco]], {{wp|California}} and New York City are visited in all three versions of the game.
In ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', Luigi visits two cities in the United States on his quest to rescue Mario. [[San Francisco]], {{wp|California}} and New York City are visited in all three versions of the game.


In addition to the cities that Luigi can travel to, there are numerous cities in the United States that are visible on the [[Globulator]] that are not able to be traveled to. The cities included vary depending on the version of the game
In addition to the cities that Luigi can travel to, there are numerous cities in the United States that are visible on the [[Globulator]] that are not able to be traveled to. The cities included vary depending on the version of the game
;MS-DOS and PC versions
;[[:Category:MS-DOS Games|MS-DOS]] and PC versions
*{{wp|Atlanta}}, {{wp|Georgia}}
*{{wp|Atlanta}}, {{wp|Georgia}}
*{{wp|Chicago}}, {{wp|Illinois}}
*{{wp|Chicago}}, {{wp|Illinois}}
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*{{wp|Seattle}}, {{wp|Washington (state)|Washington}}
*{{wp|Seattle}}, {{wp|Washington (state)|Washington}}
*Washington, D.C.
*Washington, D.C.
;SNES version
;[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version
*{{wp|Anchorage}}, {{wp|Alaska}}
*{{wp|Anchorage}}, {{wp|Alaska}}
*{{wp|Dallas}}, Texas
*{{wp|Dallas}}, Texas
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===''Mario's Time Machine''===
===''Mario's Time Machine''===
[[File:Philadelphia, 1776 AD MTMDX.png|thumb|right|[[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania circa 1776 in the PC version of ''Mario's Time Machine'']] Mario travels to several locations in the United States in the [[Mario's Time Machine (PC)|PC]], [[Mario's Time Machine (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]], and [[Mario's Time Machine (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES versions of ''Mario's Time Machine'']]. Like the cities on the Globulator in ''Mario is Missing!'', the cities included are different depending on the version of the game.
[[File:Philadelphia, 1776 AD MTMDX.png|thumb|right|[[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania circa 1776 in the PC version of ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'']] Mario travels to several locations in the United States in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]''. Like the cities on the Globulator in ''Mario is Missing!'', the cities included are different depending on the version of the game.
;PC version
;PC version
*[[Philadelphia]], {{wp|Pennsylvania}} (1752, 1776)
*[[Philadelphia]], {{wp|Pennsylvania}} (1752, 1776)
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===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
In the episode "[[Four Weddings and a Coconut]]" of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series, [[Donkey Kong]] sings a song which lyrics mention the {{wp|Everglades}}, subtropical wetlands located in the state of Florida. In one of the lines, Donkey Kong sings, "You promenade as you're dancing through the Everglades. Skip to the beat 'til you can't feel your feet!"
In the episode "[[Four Weddings and a Coconut]]" of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series, [[Donkey Kong]] sings a song which lyrics mention the {{wp|Everglades}}, subtropical wetlands located in the state of Florida. In one of the lines, Donkey Kong sings, "You promenade as you're dancing through the Everglades. Skip to the beat 'til you can't feel your feet!"
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[The Bronx]] is mentioned in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series in reference to the Bronx-native [[Little Mac]].
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', one of [[Mario]]{{'}}s alternative costumes is his American flag outfit from ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''.


===''Mario Party 7''===
===''Mario Party 7''===
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{{classic|Tour|New York Minute}} and {{classic|Tour|Los Angeles Laps}} both return in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
{{classic|Tour|New York Minute}} and {{classic|Tour|Los Angeles Laps}} both return in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' for ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.
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===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' features the American flag cap and outfit from ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' as wearable clothing, titled "Golf Cap" and "Golf Outfit" respectively. It can be purchased using [[regional coin]]s in the [[Metro Kingdom]], itself heavily based on [[New York City]].
''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' features the American flag cap and outfit from ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'' as wearable clothing, titled "Golf Cap" and "Golf Outfit" respectively. It can be purchased using [[regional coin]]s in the [[Metro Kingdom]], itself heavily based on [[New York City]].
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[[New Donk City]] in the [[Metro Kingdom]] is directly based on New York City.  The city features several buildings that are inspired by real-world locations. The explorable area of the city has New Donk City Hall, which is based on the Empire State Building, and a triangular building based on the {{wp|Flatiron Building}}.  In addition, The kingdom's background contains structures almost identical to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the [[Brooklyn Bridge]].
[[New Donk City]] in the [[Metro Kingdom]] is directly based on New York City.  The city features several buildings that are inspired by real-world locations. The explorable area of the city has New Donk City Hall, which is based on the Empire State Building, and a triangular building based on the {{wp|Flatiron Building}}.  In addition, The kingdom's background contains structures almost identical to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the [[Brooklyn Bridge]].
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===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:TSMBM Render Brooklyn BG.jpg|thumb|right|[[Brooklyn]], {{wp|New York (state)|New York}} in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'']]
[[File:TSMBM Render Brooklyn BG.jpg|thumb|right|[[Brooklyn]], {{wp|New York (state)|New York}} in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'']]
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During the brothers' Super Mario Bros. Plumbing commercial towards the beginning of the film, the {{wp|Manhattan}} skyline appears on a green screen with Mario and Luigi wearing capes and "flying" in the foreground. Additionally, [[Brooklyn]], Manhattan, {{wp|Queens}}, [[the Bronx]], {{wp|Long Island}}, and a sliver of {{wp|New Jersey}} can be seen on a map that Mario flicks a toy van across.  
During the brothers' Super Mario Bros. Plumbing commercial towards the beginning of the film, the {{wp|Manhattan}} skyline appears on a green screen with Mario and Luigi wearing capes and "flying" in the foreground. Additionally, [[Brooklyn]], Manhattan, {{wp|Queens}}, [[the Bronx]], {{wp|Long Island}}, and a sliver of {{wp|New Jersey}} can be seen on a map that Mario flicks a toy van across.  
==History in other media==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', one of [[Mario]]'s alternative costumes is his American flag outfit from ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''.


==General information==
==General information==
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===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Washington DC.png|[[Washington, D.C.]] in "[[Reptiles in the Rose Garden]]"
WashingtonDC.jpg|[[Washington, D.C.]] in "[[Reptiles in the Rose Garden]]"
Reptilesingardenshot.jpg|The [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. in "Reptiles in the Rose Garden"
Reptilesingardenshot.jpg|The [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. in "Reptiles in the Rose Garden"
Washington Monument.png|The White House on the [[Washington Monument]] in Washington, D.C. in "Reptiles in the Rose Garden"
WashingtonMonument.jpg|The White House on the [[Washington Monument]] in Washington, D.C. in "Reptiles in the Rose Garden"
ReignStorm.jpg|[[Hawaii]] in "[[Reign Storm]]"
ReignStorm.jpg|[[Hawaii]] in "[[Reign Storm]]"
ReignStorm1.jpg|Hawaii in "Reign Storm"
ReignStorm1.jpg|Hawaii in "Reign Storm"
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HollywoodBowl.jpg|The [[Hollywood Bowl]] in Hollywood, California in "Dadzilla"
HollywoodBowl.jpg|The [[Hollywood Bowl]] in Hollywood, California in "Dadzilla"
FamilyinKansas.jpg|{{wp|Kansas}} in "[[Mush-Rumors]]"
FamilyinKansas.jpg|{{wp|Kansas}} in "[[Mush-Rumors]]"
Miami.png|[[Miami]], {{wp|Florida}} in "[[Life's Ruff]]"
Miami.jpg|[[Miami]], {{wp|Florida}} in "[[Life's Ruff]]"
LifeRuff3.png|Miami, Florida in "Life's Ruff"
LifeRuff3.png|Miami, Florida in "Life's Ruff"
Kennedy.png|The [[Kennedy Space Center]] in {{wp|Merritt Island, Florida|Merritt Island}}, Florida in "Life's Ruff"
Kennedy.jpg|The [[Kennedy Space Center]] in {{wp|Merritt Island, Florida|Merritt Island}}, Florida in "Life's Ruff"
</gallery>
</gallery>


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===''Mario is Missing!''===
===''Mario is Missing!''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
NewYorkCityScene MIM.png|[[New York City]], {{wp|New York (state)|New York}} in the SNES version
NewYorkCityScene MIM.png|[[New York City]], {{wp|New York (state)|New York}} in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version
NewYorkCity MIM.png|Map of New York City, New York in the SNES version
NewYorkCity MIM.png|Map of New York City, New York in the SNES version
EmpireStateBuilding MIM.png|The [[Empire State Building]] in New York City, New York in the SNES version
EmpireStateBuilding MIM.png|The [[Empire State Building]] in New York City, New York in the SNES version

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