Georgia Regions

Facts Part 1

1.The Appalachian Mountains are the oldest mountain chain in North America.

2.The Appalachian Trail stretches from the beginning of the mountains in New York to the end in Alabama.

3.There is minimal farming in the Appalachians because of the rocky soil.

4.It used to be about the size of the Alps or the Rocky's, but eroded over time.

5.Cloudland Canyon is a state park in the Appalachian Plateau.

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6. After someone discovered coal, it became a major industry until it ran dry.

7. The only Major city in the Appalachian Plateau is Trenton, GA Just out of Cloudland Canyon State park.

8. Tourism is the main industry.

9. There are some factory's like Gill Industries, Integer, and Vanguard National Trailer Corp.

10. There are also many caves that were

formed after thousands of years

Why would you want to live here?

One reason that you might want to live here, are the beautiful views. If you are on top of Lookout Mountain than you can see to seven states in some parts. The Appalachian Plateau also gets all four seasons. The average temperature in the fall is 62 degrees Fahrenheit

which is mild.

Tourist Destinations

Tourist spots

One of the most famous tourist spots is Rock City. Rock city had more than 900 "Rock City" barns along interstates in the south, but now there are less than 200. Another tourist spot is Ruby Falls. Just around the corner from Rock City, Ruby Falls is a under-ground

waterfall! You can also rock climb,

explore caves, and go on tours.

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Facts Part 1

1. Not many people live in this region because it is heavily wooded.

2.This area has many water falls.

3.This area also has many steep river valley's.

4.Thousands of years ago this area was under water.

5.Georgia's highest waterfall the Amicolola, is found in this region.

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6. Three major cites, are Rome, Summersville, and Dalton.

7.The ridges, are mostly made up of sedimentary rock.

8. The Ridge and Valley is surrounded by the Appalachian Plateau, the Blue Ridge, and the Piedmont.

9.547,777 people live in the Ridge and Valley region in GA.

10.Most of north west GA is in this

region.

Why would you want to live here?

One reason you might want to live here are all of the outdoor activities that you can do, hiking, swimming, tubing, biking, etc. The views from the ridges are breathtaking, and I live here, Why wouldn't you want to live here.

Tourist spots

Rome GA is a big tourist spot, and you can do a lot of things in, and around the city of Rome. Also there are many outdoor activity's in the region, which many people love and enjoy.

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Facts Part 1

1. Blue Ridge is the site of the first gold rush in history.

2.The Blue Ridge Mountains are supposedly more than a billion years old

3.The Blue ridge mountains stretch across 8 states

4.George Washington himself surveyed the land.

5.The town of blue ridge was founded in 1886

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6.The copper basin brought many jobs and was still in working order just before WW2

7.There are 12 waterfalls within 30 miles of downtown Blue Ridge.

8.Visitors can stand in two states at once in nearby McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.

9.Swann Drive-In is one of Georgia’s three remaining drive-in theaters.

10.The 171-seat Blue Ridge Community Theater runs seven shows and eight concerts annually.

Why would you want to live here?

Blue ridge is full of outdoor activity's like camping and hiking, and also has historical value. You can also fish and boat in this area.

Tourist Spots

Tourist spots

Downtown Elijay is beautiful, and if you love the woods, and the mountains than you'll be right at home.

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Facts Part 1

1.Atlanta is the capital, and is located in this region.

2.Atlanta was where Coke-a-cola was invented.

3.Piedmont means "foot of the mountains".

4.This region lies between the far northern mountains and the flat southern plains.

5.This region is known for its red clay hills.

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6.It is also the region with the most people.

7.There are two main rivers of the Piedmont region - the Flint River and the Chattahoochee River.

8.The springs of Warm Springs are mineral springs which stay at 90 degrees Fahrenheit all the time.

9.Stone Mountain is the largest exposed mass of granite in the world.

10.The Cherokees and Creeks used the Chattahoochee for drinking water, food, and transportation.

Why would you want to live here?

Why would you want to live here?

One reason you could want to live here, is because of Atlanta, there ate a lot of jobs in and around Atlanta. Another reason is because of the outdoors. It's a beautiful place, with lots of sights. The last reason that you may want to live here, could be that it is rich with culture.

Tourist Spots

Tourist spots

Two tourist spots are World of Coke-a-cola, and the Ga Aquarium. Coke lets you taste flavors from around the world, and the Ga Aquarium immerses you in a world underwater.

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Facts Part 1

1.The Coastal Plains region of Georgia is known for its flatlands, marshes and swamps.

2.This area covers the southern and southeastern half of Georgia.

3.It is the largest region of Georgia.

4.Providence Canyon is called Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon."

5.The Okefenokee Swamp gets its name from Native American words that mean "Land of the Trembling Earth".

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6.Land cover in the region is mostly slash and loblolly pine, with oak-gum-cypress forest in some low-lying areas, and pasture for beef cattle.

7.Georgia's barrier islands are under various types of ownership and management.

8.Growth projections for Georgia's coast indicate a 20 percent population increase per decade over the next few decades.

9.The City of savanna is in the Coastal plain region.

10.Savannah was the first city in Ga

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Why would you want to live here?

Three reasons you might want to live here:

1. There are some major city's like Savannah that bring people for jobs.

2. Historical value: many homes in and around Savannah are older than the country!

3. The beautiful coast line, and sunsets.

Why would you want to live here?

Tourist Spots

Of course the beach, and because Savannah is a historical city, there are many tours.

Tourist spots

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