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The place name East Coast derives from the idea that the contiguous 48 states are defined by two major coastlines, one at the western edge and one on the eastern edge. Other terms for referring to this area include the Eastern Seaboard, which is another term for coastline, [3] Atlantic Coast, and Atlantic Seaboard because the coastline lies along the Atlantic Ocean.
This is a list of U.S. states and territories ranked by their coastline length. 30 states have a coastline: 23 with a coastline on the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of Maine), and/or Pacific Ocean, and 8 with a Great Lakes shoreline. New York has coasts on both the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.
Pages in category "States of the East Coast of the United States" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The United States of America is a federal republic [1] consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and various minor islands. [2] [3] Both the states and the United States as a whole are each sovereign jurisdictions. [4]
Popular East Coast cities such as New York City, Hartford, Miami and Boston (as well as several more) all have their uniquely wonderful features, from arts and culture to beautiful beachfront ...
This is a complete list of all 50 U.S. states, its federal district (Washington, D.C.) and its major territories ordered by total area, land area and water area. [1] The water area includes inland waters, coastal waters, the Great Lakes and territorial waters. Glaciers and intermittent bodies of water are counted as land area. [2]
East Hampton, New York. Median listing home price: $2.8 million Cost-of-living index: 147 East Hampton is situated at the eastern end of Long Island and is part of the region known as the Hamptons.
While Florida is the top state for retirees, according to recent data from The Motley Fool, there are plenty of affordable, charming East Coast options for seniors who prefer cities over sandy ...