Mid-Atlantic Region

The Mid-Atlantic Region refers to a specific geographic area of the United States that typically includes states such as New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and sometimes Virginia and Washington, D.C. This region is characterized by its diverse culture, economy, and geography, including urban centers, rural areas, and coastal regions. The Mid-Atlantic is known for its historical significance, being one of the original thirteen colonies, and it plays an important role in American commerce, finance, and politics, exemplified by major cities like New York City and Philadelphia. The term can also encompass shared cultural, economic, and environmental features that define the area as distinct from other regions in the United States, such as the Northeast and the South.