Mid-Atlantic States

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Mid-Atlantic

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Red states show the core of the Mid-Atlantic, states shown as pink may or may not be included in the Mid-Atlantic, and thus their inclusion or exclusion varies from source to source.

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The Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America, located in the northeastern section of the country, includes the following states and district:

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• Delaware
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Washington, D.C.
• West Virginia
• Virginia

These areas provided the young United States with heavy industry and served as the "melting pot" of new immigrants from Europe. Cities grew along major shipping routes and waterways. Such flourishing cities included New York City on the Hudson River, Philadelphia on the Delaware River, and Baltimore on Chesapeake Bay.

Related Topics:
Heavy industry - Immigrants - Europe - New York City - Hudson River - Philadelphia - Delaware River - Baltimore - Chesapeake Bay

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As defined by the US Census Bureau, the Mid-Atlantic is a division of the U.S. Northeast region, and comprises New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia are treated as being in the U.S. South region.

Related Topics:
US Census Bureau - U.S. Northeast - U.S. South

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