Geographical Regions
The Appalachian Region is a very mountainous area around the east coast of North America, form Newfoundland to Alabama. Other than mountains, the region has fertile plateaus and river valleys. These parts are good for settlement, as crops can be grown and it is near water. The rivers, other than providing water, also serve as an excellent way for transportation.
The climate isn't too bad. The summers are not too hot and the winters are not too cold. The only bad thing is there can be sudden changes to the weather. In general, the Appalachian is not a bad place to live, so approximately 23 million people live there. The Appalachian has a lot of important resources. They include deposits of coal, oil, and gas. In the past the Appalachian's economy has been dependent on agriculture, fishing, and mining, but in the present day, most of the people there work in the service and retailing industries, although oil mining is still very important.
