GEOGRAPHY

• The Northeast
  
  A region comprised of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, the Northeast is a mix of diverse cultures and is renowned for its prestigious colleges and universities. Winters can be quite cold and snowy, and the summers are known for being hot and muggy.
  
  
• The Middle Atlantic
  
  Made up of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, DC and Maryland, the Middle Atlantic is the most well-known region of the U.S., as it boasts of being home to one of the biggest cities in the world, New York, and also the capital city of Washington, DC. Once known for shipping companies, now the Middle Atlantic is famous for being the corporate center of the finance, communications, and pharmaceuticals industries.
  
  
• The South
  
  The South traditionally known as the being the home to the very hospitable Southerner, who will welcome you in his midst in a temperate climate. The regions that make up the South are Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and some parts of Missouri, parts of Texas and Oklahoma.
  
  
• The Midwest
  
  Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, parts of Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and eastern Colorado build up the Midwest. The most fertile land, the Midwest covers the largest area of the U.S... It is known for being the center of old traditions, values, and customs.
  
  
• The Southwest
  
  The Southwest is an area most untouched by immigrants and outsiders. Well known for the beautiful Grand Canyon and the casino city of Las Vegas, it is comprised of western Texas, parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada.
  
  
• The West
  
  Westerners are generally considered more open-minded and less traditional than others in the U.S., and this is one of the more culturally diverse areas of the country. It is made up of western Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, California, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii.