The Mid-Atlantic Region.

The Mid-Atlantic region is not uniform. Geographically, historically and economically, the Mid-Atlantic states are quite different from one another. For example: the state of New York borders on Canada and has cold winters; Maryland has much in common with the American South.

The Mid-Atlantic region plays an important role in the United States. Its cities include Washington D.C., the nation’s capital, and New York City, the nation’s financial center. The Mid-Atlantic region is densely populated. It includes six states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, MarylandandWest Virginia.

Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the US. That’s why its nickname is “The First State”.

New York State is famous for New York, the industrial capital of the US.

Pennsylvania with its largest city Philadelphia, the first nation’s capital, is known for the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the Constitution.

New Jersey on the Atlantic Ocean is called “The Garden State”.

West Virginia is known for its colorful coverns.

The South.

Economically, historically and culturally, the South is a distinct region. With its warm climate and rich soil, it developed an economy based on cotton export. Conflicts between the North and the South, especially over slavery, led to the Civil war in 1861. The South preserves its traditions, for example good cooking and a slower, more hospitable way of life. The South includes eleven states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,andFlorida.

Virginia is called “The Old Dominion” or “Mother of Presidents”. It was first settled by English colonists and named for Elisabeth I, the Virgin Queen of England.

Florida is a resort area, it has unique beaches and is considered to be one of the best tourist centers. The world-famous Disney World is situated near Orlando. The biggest space aerodrome is on Cape Canaveral.

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