The Southeast Region

of the United States of America

The States in the Southeast Region•West Virginia, Virginia, North

Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Climate in the Southeast

•The weather is mild and beautiful.

•The weather is perfect weather for the beach.

•It rains a lot, especially during hurricane season.

•The rain is good for farming.

•Hurricane season is from August to November.

Geography

•This region has

•Many sandy beaches (including the Outer Banks).

•Many rivers and fresh water flow into the salty ocean.

Population & Culture

•The Southeast Region is:

•Very religious. It is known to be called the “Bible Belt”.

•Known for the birth of country music.

•Known for a large population of Latin American descent, especially in Florida.

Economy•The Southeast Region has very good

farming. Cotton and tobacco are two big crops in the southeast region.

•Georgia and Florida are known for their fruits, including peaches and oranges.

•Tourists help the economy because they visit this region to golf and attend festivals including Mardi Gras.

Places of Interest•Nashville, Tennessee is known for

the Country Music Hall of Fame.

•The Outer Banks, NC is a beautiful beach with wild horses.

•Walt Disney World Theme Park is located in Florida.

•Louisiana has some great American Jazz music.