Northeastern United States
Northeastern United States
The Northeastern United States (pronunciation: /ˌnɔːrθˈiːstərn juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts/), also referred to as the American Northeast or simply the Northeast, is a geographical region of the United States of America defined by the US Census Bureau. It comprises the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Etymology
The term "Northeast" is predominantly used to refer to the area in the northern part of the Eastern United States. The exact origin of the term is unknown, but it has been in use since the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- New England: A region in the northeastern United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
- Mid-Atlantic (United States): A region of the Northeastern United States which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
- Eastern United States: The region of the United States lying to the east of the Mississippi River.
- United States Census Bureau: The government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data.
Health and Medicine in the Northeastern United States
The Northeastern United States is home to some of the most prestigious and influential medical institutions in the world. These include the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. The region is also known for its high concentration of medical schools, such as Harvard Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Northeastern United States
- Wikipedia's article - Northeastern United States
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