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The United States is one of the most geographically diverse nations on Earth. Between its two coasts are rugged mountains, vast deserts and plains, the Grand Canyon and the heavily forest Pacific Northwest.

Northeast

The geography of Northeastern United States contains the rugged coastline of Maine, the island of Manhattan and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains. See more »

Southeast

The geography of the Southeastern United States is quite diverse -- from the swamps of Louisiana to the everglades in Florida. Explore this varied landscape in the articles in this channel. See more »

Midwest

The geography of Midwestern United States is quite varied and contains the following great lakes: Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Superior. See more »

Southwest

The geography of the Southwestern United States is rugged and diverse. Discover all of the states within the southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. See more »

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West

The geography of Western United States encompasses California's major cities to the volcanic islands of Hawaii and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. See more »

Physical Features

The physical features of the United States range from deserts & valleys to national parks & landmarks. Learn about the Grand Canyon and other famous areas. See more »

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Geography of Colorado

Colorado, one of the states in the west-central United States. It is crossed by the snowcapped Rocky Mountains and is sometimes called the “Top of the Nation,” because its mean (average) elevation—6,800 feet (2,073 m)—is the highest of any state.

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Geography of Idaho

Idaho, one of the western states of the United States. It is part of the area known as the Pacific Northwest and is bordered by Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana and by British Columbia, Canada.

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Geography of South Carolina

South Carolina, a state in the southeastern United States. It extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachians between North Carolina and Georgia and, with an area of 32,007 square miles (82,898 km 2), is the smallest of the Southern states.