Southeastern United States

The Southeastern United States (also known as the American Southeast or simply the Southeast) is a geographic region of the southern part of the United States.

Pronunciation

Southeastern United States: /ˌsaʊθˈiːstərn juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/

Etymology

The term "Southeastern United States" is derived from the location of the region in the southeastern part of the United States. The term "United States" is derived from the union of the individual states that make up the country.

Definition

The Southeastern United States is generally considered to include the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Some definitions may also include Delaware, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Related Terms

Southern United States: The Southern United States, also known as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South, is a region of the United States of America.
Midwestern United States: The Midwestern United States, also referred to as the American Midwest or simply the Midwest, is one of four census regions of the United States Census Bureau.
Northeastern United States: The Northeastern United States, also referred to as the American Northeast or simply the Northeast, is a geographical region of the United States bordered to the north by Canada, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Southern United States, and to the west by the Midwestern United States.
Western United States: The Western United States, also called the American West or simply the West, traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Southeastern United States
Wikipedia's article - Southeastern United States

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Southeastern United States