1. United States

2. The West: Pacific States
Most of the population in the West live in the Pacific states, with 34 million in Cali.
Before WWII, economy was based on farming, forestry, & film, but due to military growth in the warm climates of California the economy took off
The warm Mediterranean climate allows year-around growing seasons.
Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco became country’s leading center of computer technology
California, Oregon, & Washington economies depend heavily on technology, aircraft manufacturing (especially Washington), & agriculture
Oregon has 3.3 billion dollar logging industry
Alaska & Hawaii depend heavily on their states’ locations, natural resources, and scenery
Alaska—equal to one-fifth of the continental U.S.—

3. The West Largest & most sparsely populated region of the United States
Includes the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and inter-mountain region.
Western Region was mostly unsettled until early 1900s with aqueducts & irrigations systems being implemented in the region.
The Interior west has been a major agriculture contributor.
Wheat Belt stretches across the Dakotas, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas.
This region’s irrigation is fed by the Ogallala Aquifer
Tourism and mining are important economic contributors in the West.

4. The Midwest
The region includes Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, & Missouri
The Great Lakes and Mississippi River link the Midwest’s major cities to each other
Midwest is one of the most productive farm regions in the world
The Corn and Dairy Belt are located through this region
Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest, and 3rd largest city in U.S. and most important railroad hub.

5. Influence of Immigration
More than 99% of Americans are either immigrants or descendants of immigrants
Largest immigrant groups are of European descent- Britain, France, Germany, etc.
12% of Americans trace origins back to Africa
25% of Americans identify themselves as Hispanics
Hispanics and Asians are the most rapidly growing parts of the population

6. The South
The South contains about 30% of the population, more than any other region
Historically, their economy was rural and agriculture, but was destroyed after Civil War
Many migrated north for jobs
Industry has developed in the South over the last 50 years and allowed many people to return back to the South
The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is the largest in the region.
Houston & surround cities make up the 2nd largest in the region, with Atlanta, Miami, and New Orleans playing important transportation and commercial centers.

7. The South

8. The Northeast
Smallest and most densely populated region of the United States
1/5 of country’s population can be found here
Most of population is contained in an urban corridor known as Megalopolis
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. & their suburbs form the Megalopolis

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