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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.
The regions create precise boundaries from which maps can be drawn. The Appalachian Highlands is the name of one of the eight physiographic regions of the contiguous 48 United States. [16] The Appalachian Uplands is the name of one of seven physiographic regions of Canada. [17]
The following list contains the 420 counties and eight independent cities that comprise the region of Appalachia as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The ARC was established by the United States federal government in 1965 to alleviate poverty in the Appalachian region, and currently monitors areas in 13 states.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail spans 14 U.S. states over its roughly 2,200 miles (3,500 km): Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia ...
Appalachia (locally / ˌ æ p ə ˈ l æ tʃ ə /, also /-l eɪ tʃ ə,-l eɪ ʃ ə /) is a geographic region located in the central and southern sections of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States.
West Virginia: Mountain State. With the Appalachian Mountain system slicing through the state, West Virginia's entire landscape is defined by hills and majestic mountain ranges. Home to stunning ...
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.
The Appalachian region is made up of 13 states, including parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. West Virginia — where Terra Vance was born and raised ...