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WHAT'S INSIDE: UNITED STATES

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.

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Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
West
Physical Features

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.
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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.
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- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
- West Virginia
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.
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- Illinois
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Missouri
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Ohio
- Wisconsin
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.
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- Arizona
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- Texas
West
The geography of Western United States encompasses California's major cities to the volcanic islands of Hawaii and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
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- Alaska
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Nevada
- Wyoming
- Oregon
- California
- Idaho
- Montana
- Utah
- Washington
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.
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