Northwestern United States

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Northwestern United States

The Northwestern United States (also known as the Pacific Northwest) is a region in the western part of North America. It is a term that can be used in a variety of contexts, but is most often used to refer to the northwestern corner of the United States, which includes the states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Pronunciation

Northwestern United States: /ˌnɔːrθˈwɛstərn juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/

Etymology

The term "Northwestern United States" is derived from the cardinal direction, "northwest," and the country name, "United States." The term is used to describe the region of the United States that is located in the northwestern part of the country.

Related Terms

  • Pacific Northwest: A geographic region in western North America bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east.
  • Cascadia (bioregion): A bioregion and proposed country located within the western region of North America. Potential boundaries differ, with some drawn along existing political state and provincial lines, and others drawn along larger ecological, cultural, political, and economic boundaries.
  • Western United States: The region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River.

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