Appalachia
Appalachia
Appalachia (/æpəˈleɪtʃə, -ˈleɪʃə/, from the Appalachian Mountains) is a cultural region in the Eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York State to northern Alabama and Georgia.
Pronunciation
The term Appalachia is pronounced /æpəˈleɪtʃə, -ˈleɪʃə/.
Etymology
The term Appalachia comes from the Apalachee word for "other side of the river". The Appalachian Mountains were named by the Spanish explorer Juan Pardo in the 16th century after the Apalachee tribe he encountered in what is now northern Florida.
Related Terms
- Appalachian Mountains: A mountain range in the eastern North America.
- Appalachian Trail: A marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine.
- Appalachian English: A variety of American English native to the Appalachian mountain region.
- Appalachian music: Music that originated in the Appalachian region of the United States.
- Appalachian culture: The cultural traditions and practices of the people living in the Appalachian region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appalachia
- Wikipedia's article - Appalachia
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