The Southern Region of the United States is a geographical area as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, consists of 16 states. These are divided into three subregions; South Atlantic States (8 states), East South Central States (4 states), and West South Central States (4 states). It is located in the southeastern part of the country, with some states bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Southern United States is a geographical and cultural region of the United States of America, often known as Dixie, the Southern States, the American South, the Southland, or simply the South. It is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Western United States, with the Midwest and Northeastern United States to its north and the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico to its south. It comprises Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia, according to the U.S. federal government's classification.
The South has a reputation for being hot and muggy with lengthy summers and brief, moderate winters while being a diversified meteorological region with many climatic zones, including temperate, subtropical, tropical, and dry. The majority of the South is under the humid subtropical climatic zone, with the exception of parts at higher elevations and those close to the western, southern, and some northern edges.
The South saw a profound transformation in the late 20th century. Its service economy, manufacturing base, high-tech industry, and financial sector all experienced growth. Texas in particular has had rapid population expansion due to the dominance of the petroleum and tourism sectors, which include attractions like the Alamo Mission in San Antonio. Throughout the final decades of the 20th century, tourism in Florida and along the Gulf Coast likewise steadily increased.The culture of the South has historically and continues to be more socially conservative than that of the rest of the nation. Because of the dominance of farming in the economy, social stratification was still based on land ownership. The dominant community institution in rural areas is frequently the churches, to which residents build deep attachments.
Southerners are frequently perceived as being more laid back and living slower paced lives. Another common misconception about Southerners is their resistance to change. Additionally, they are said to be courteous and well mannered, especially while hosting guests; this trait is known as "southern hospitality."
The Southern Region United States consists of sixten states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. Popular cities in the Southern region are Washington DC, Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, Richmond, Miami, Dover, Little Rock and Louisville.
List of Southern United States with Capitals
| State | Capital | Major Cities | Populaion 2020 Census | Land Area (Sq mi) | Density (Sq mi) | Total County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery | Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and Tuscaloosa | 5,024,279 | 50,645 sq mi (131,171 km2) | 95.8 | 67 |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Fayetteville and Springdale | 3,011,524 | 52,035 sq mi (134,771 km2) | 57 | 75 |
| Delaware | Dover | Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown and Smyrna | 989,948 | 1,949 sq mi (5,047 km2) | 480.1 | 3 |
| District Of Columbia | #N/A | #N/A | 689,545 | 61 sq mi (158 km2) | 10,801.50 | 1 |
| Florida | Tallahassee | Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando and Tallahassee | 21,538,187 | 53,625 sq mi (138,887 km2) | 371 | 67 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Augusta-Richmond, Columbus, Savannah and Athens | 10,711,908 | 57,513 sq mi (148,959 km2) | 175.6 | 159 |
| Kentucky | Frankfort | Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington and Frankfort | 4,505,836 | 39,486 sq mi (102,269 km2) | 111.8 | 120 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and Lake Charles | 4,657,757 | 43,204 sq mi (111,898 km2) | 107.6 | 64 |
| Maryland | Annapolis | Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bowie and Annapolis | 6,177,224 | 9,707 sq mi (25,142 km2) | 615.7 | 24 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Biloxi | 2,961,279 | 46,923 sq mi (121,531 km2) | 63.8 | 82 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Durham | 10,439,388 | 48,618 sq mi (125,920 km2) | 204.5 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow and Lawton | 3,959,353 | 68,595 sq mi (177,660 km2) | 56.5 | 77 |
| South Carolina | Columbia | Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Rock Hill | 5,118,425 | 30,061 sq mi (77,857 km2) | 160.8 | 46 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Clarksville | 6,910,840 | 41,235 sq mi (106,798 km2) | 158.8 | 95 |
| Texas | Austin | Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth | 29,145,505 | 261,232 sq mi (676,587 km2) | 103.2 | 254 |
| Virginia | Richmond | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond and Newport News | 8,631,393 | 39,490 sq mi (102,279 km2) | 210.8 | 133 |
| West Virginia | Charleston | Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Morgantown and Wheeling | 1,793,716 | 24,038 sq mi (62,259 km2) | 77 | 55 |