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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.

Alabama

The geography of Alabama is complex because it can be divided into four distinct regions. Discover the Gulf Coastal Plain, the Appalachian Highlands, and the Central Lowlands. See more »

Arkansas

The geography of Arkansas is largely defined by the Mississippi River. Explore the Ozarks, the Arkansas River and the Ouachita Mountains of this southeastern state. See more »

District of Columbia

The District of Columbia is historically the seat of the federal government of the United States, and includes famous Georgetown. See more »

Georgia

Georgia is quite mountainous and occupies parts of three physical regions of the United States. Explore the state of Georgia and the geography of historic cities like Atlanta and Savannah. See more »

Florida

The geography of Florida is dictated by its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic ocean. Learn about the Everglades, major Florida cities and coastal regions. See more »

Kentucky

The geography of Kentucky is complex; it can be divided into five distinct regions. Investigate the Cumberland Plateau, The Jackson Plain and the Bluegrass region. See more »

Louisiana

Louisiana is a coastal state that can be characterized by its large coastal areas and swamps. Learn more about this low-lying and marshy southern state. See more »

Maryland

Maryland is quite diverse and has five major regions. Learn more about the Costal Plains, Piedmont Plateau, Blue Ridge mountains and the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region. See more »

Mississippi

The geography of Mississippi is mostly composed of fertile hills and is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain region of the United States. Explore the Yazoo Basin and the delta region. See more »

North Carolina

North Carolina can be divided into three major topographic regions. Investigate the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Piedmont Plateau, and the Blue Ridge mountain region. See more »

South Carolina

South Carolina is mostly flat and fertile and is one of the 13 original colonies. Learn more about the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Piedmont Plateau, and the Blue Ridge mountains. See more »

Tennessee

The geography of Tennessee can be divided into six distinct regions and borders eight states. Explore the Appalachian Highlands, the Central Lowlands, and the Gulf Coastal Plain. See more »

Virginia

Virginia was the first permanent colony in North America. Discover the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Piedmont Plateau, the Blue Ridge, the Ridge and Valley, and the Cumberland Plateau. See more »

West Virginia

West Virginia is dominated by forests and it divides into two regions. Explore the Ridge and Valley and the Allegheny Plateau. See more »

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Geography of West Virginia

West Virginia, one of the South Atlantic states of the United States. Unlike other states of the South Atlantic group, West Virginia does not border the Atlantic Ocean.

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Geography of North Carolina

North Carolina, one of the Southern states of the United States. It is bounded by Virginia, the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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Geography of Tennessee

Tennessee, a state in the southeastern United States. It stretches from the Appalachians to the Mississippi River, bordering eight states.