The United States currently has 50 states, and can be roughlydivided into six regions: the Northeast, West, Southwest, Midwest, South andMid-Atlantic. In addition to cultural differences, these regions differ interms of physical features.

The Northeast region, also referred to asNew England , consists of states such as Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Land in this region isn't suitable for farming because it has a rough terrain and infertile soil. The region also suffers harsh and cold winters.

States in the West include Alaska, Colorado, California and Nevada.The region varies greatly in terms of climate and landscape.

The Southwest region consists of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma andTexas. The region has a hot and dry climate, and the terrain is flat.

Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa,Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas are states in the Midwest region. The region has fertile soils and is popular for producing cropssuch as wheat, oats and corn.

States in the South region are Florida, Georgia, Alabama,Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina,West Virginia and Virginia. The region is popular with American tourists and retirees due to its landscape and temperate climate.

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland are statesin the Mid-Atlantic region. The region hosts some of the most densely populated cities in the United States, such as New York City.