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The Appalachian Mountains, [b] often called the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern to northeastern North America.The term "Appalachian" refers to several different regions associated with the mountain range, and its surrounding terrain.
Appalachian Americans, or simply Appalachians, are Americans living in the geocultural area of Appalachia in the eastern United States, or their descendants. [2] [3]While not an official demographic used or recognized by the United States Census Bureau, Appalachian Americans, due to various factors, have developed their own distinct culture within larger social groupings.
Appalachia (locally / ˌ æ p ə ˈ l æ tʃ ə /, also /-l eɪ tʃ ə,-l eɪ ʃ ə / [4]) is a geographic region located in the central and southern sections of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States.
This is a list of notable Appalachian Americans, including both natives of the Appalachian Region and members of the Appalachian diaspora outside of Appalachia. . Appalachians are an unrecognized demographic of the United States Census Bureau, but due to various factors have developed a unique culture
Name Sub-range Type Administrative location Highest point Elevation (meter) Coordinate location Adams Mountain: Blue Ridge Mountains: mountain: Caldwell County, North Carolina
The following is a list of subranges within the Appalachian Mountains, a mountain range stretching ~2,050 miles from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada to Alabama, US. The Appalachians, at their initial formation, were a part of the larger Central Pangean Mountains along with the Scottish Highlands , the Ouachita Mountains , and the Anti-Atlas ...
The US uses the term Appalachian Highlands, and Canada uses the term Appalachian Uplands, to define contiguous regions that have similar geology, topography, history, and native plant and animal communities. (The Appalachian Mountains are not synonymous with the Appalachian Plateau, which is one of the provinces of the Appalachian Highlands).
Central Appalachians, for example, experience the most severe poverty, which is partially due to the area's isolation from urban growth centers. [3] The Appalachian region holds 423 counties and covers 206,000 square miles. [4] The area's rugged terrain and isolation from urban centers has also resulted in a distinct regional culture.