THE U.S. MARKETPLACE
THE NORTHEAST
THE MIDWEST
The northeastern U.S. encompasses the states of Maine, NewHampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, NewYork, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware andMaryland. There is a
Themidwestern U.S. consists of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota andWisconsin. Illinois is themost
great diversity of landscapes — coastal plains to rolling hills that can peak up to 5,000 feet (1,524meters). Similarly, there are stark contrasts in lifestyles — from the large industrial cities of NewYork (themost populous city in the U.S.), Philadelphia and Boston to quaint rural towns. The climate across the region does not vary as much as the lifestyle. Winters are coldwhile the summers are generallywarmand humid. The autumn and spring seasons aremoremild.
populous of these states, with Chicago being the largest city. The landscape is mostly lowand flat with some rolling terrain. Summers are hot whilewinters are frigid. TheMidwest has the highest employment- to-population ratio in the country, and the central U.S. locationmakes it a transportation crossroads for riverboats, railroads, autos and trucks, and air travel.
THE SOUTHEAST The southeastern U.S. is a fast- growing region that includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia andWest Virginia. Florida
THE NORTHWEST
The northwestern U.S. is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to thewest and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. The region — also sometimes called the Pacific Northwest — includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana andWyoming. The geography is especially diverse, dominated by several mountain ranges and broad plateaus. With plentiful rainfall andmild summers, the Northwest grows some of North America’s most lush and extensive forests. Bays, rivers, plains andmountains mark the coastline. The region is known as a U.S. hub for technology.
has the largest population, followed by Georgia and North Carolina. The terrain is largely flat, with a fewhilly exceptions. Theweather is humid and hot in the summer andmoderate for the rest of the year. In the past two generations, the Southeast has changed in character greatly, adding several industries to the region’s economy, such as finance, technology andmanufacturing. Southern culture is slow-paced and friendly.
THE SOUTHWEST The southwestern U.S. is a sprawling territory that takes up about one- fourth of the entire country. The region’s states are Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arkansas,
THE WEST COAST
Also known as the Pacific Coast, this region encompasses the state of Californiawhose largest cities include Los Angeles and San Diego to the south and San Francisco to the north. Twenty-seven percent
of California residents are foreign born – more than any other state. The Los Angelesmetropolitan area boasts the second largest population in the U.S. and is home toHollywood - known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World” for its numerous filmand television studios. San Francisco and Silicon Valley are leading financial, technological, and cultural centers. While the weather is quite pleasant throughout the region, there are subtle differences particularly in the northwhere the average temperatures tend to be cooler.
Oklahoma and parts of California. Because of that vast landmass and diverse landscapes, natural resources play a big role in the region’s lifestyle and economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and transportation.
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