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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 South Dakota

South Dakota, a state in the north-central United States. It is roughly rectangular in shape and occupies more than 77,000 square miles (nearly 200,000 km 2)of the prairies and plains that lie between the Great Lakes and the Rockies.

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Geography of Houston

Houston, Texas, the seat of Harris County. It is the nation's fourth largest cities.

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Geography of Nebraska

Nebraska, a state in the central United States. It occupies more than 77,000 square miles (some 200,000 km 2) of the prairies and plains lying west of the Missouri River.