Midwestern United States

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the Midwest

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

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The Midwestern United States (or Midwest) is a region of the northeastern United States of America. The term is now somewhat archaic, as this region was the "Middle West" of the United States before the Louisiana Purchase. Presently, this region is neither the middle nor the west of the United States. More accurate (if unwieldy) regional terms for these locations are the East North Central States and the West North Central States, as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Related Topics:
Archaic - Louisiana Purchase - East North Central States - West North Central States - United States Census Bureau

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