West Coast of the United States

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the West Coast

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Red states are those bordering the Pacific Ocean.

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In general, the term "West Coast" is a nickname for the coastal states of the Western United States, comprising California, Oregon and Washington, and sometimes Alaska and Hawaii (see Pacific States). The West Coast is a portion of the West.

Related Topics:
United States - California - Oregon - Washington - Alaska - Hawaii - Pacific States - The West

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It has also come to be called "The Coast", especially by New Yorkers, or the "Left Coast," a pun based on its lefthand position on a map of the US as well as its reputation for being more politically liberal than the East Coast or Midwest.

Related Topics:
New Yorkers - Map - East Coast - Midwest

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The term has been taken by rap music performers when used to refer to a particular school of artists, such as Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre. The East Coast/West Coast dichotomy has led to violence and much rhetoric. This violence and rhetoric largely subsided by the beginning of the 21st century.

Related Topics:
Rap music - Tupac Shakur - Dr. Dre - 21st century

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See also: Geography of the Western United States, List of regions of the United States

Related Topics:
Geography of the Western United States - List of regions of the United States

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