SOUTHEASTERN REGION OF THE USA The Southeastern Region of the United States of America The twelve states in the Southeastern Region are Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The region is known for its many rivers, a majority of which start in the Appalachian Mountains. The growing season in the Southeastern Region is longer than in the Northeastern Region. Here are some interesting facts about this region: Major Cities: New Orleans, Atlanta, Miami, Nashville, Charleston, Richmond, Memphis, Raleigh, Charlotte, Tampa, and Little Rock Economy: agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining, papermaking and service industries © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Geographic Features: Appalachian Mountains, Atlantic Ocean, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, James River, Cape Hatteras and the Ohio River Resources: oil, natural gas, coal, fertile soil, trees, and hydroelectric power Landmarks: Fort Sumter, St. Augustine, Disney World, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Monticello and Mount Vernon © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Other Interesting Information: • Mammoth Cave National Park is a national park in Kentucky. • The Peach State is Georgia. • Because of its location near the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, parts of this region experience powerful storms with high winds and heavy rain called hurricanes. • An important crop grown in Georgia is peanuts. • The space shuttle is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.