Appalachian Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains, often simply referred to as the Appalachians, are a vast, intricate system of mountain ranges located primarily in the eastern part of North America.
Pronunciation
The term "Appalachian" is pronounced as /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ or /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃən/.
Etymology
The name "Appalachian" is derived from the Apalachee tribe, who once inhabited the region. The term was later used to describe the entire mountain range.
Description
The Appalachian Mountains stretch from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the north to the U.S. state of Alabama in the south. They are known for their rich biodiversity, scenic beauty, and significant cultural and historical value. The Appalachians are home to the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest continuous footpaths in the world.
Related Terms
- Appalachian Trail: A marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine.
- Blue Ridge Mountains: A physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range.
- Great Smoky Mountains: A mountain range rising along the Tennessee–North Carolina border in the southeastern United States, which is a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Appalachian Region: A 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appalachian Mountains
- Wikipedia's article - Appalachian Mountains
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