Northeast region of the United States also known by NorthEast, is one of the four geographical region of United States of America containing geographical area of 469,630 km-square bounded by Canada on its north, Atlantic ocean toward its east, Southern United-States on its south and Midwestern united states on its west. The northeast region is the most economically developed and densely populated region of United States. The urban area of northeast region contains 85% of total region's population and considered the second most urbanized region in United States. The census bureau has divided the Northeast map into nine states, which are Maine, the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont; and, New York the Mid-Atlantic states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The region contributes 23% of U.S gross domestic product and have the largest number of nuclear reactors in the United States for producing electricity. New York City is also situated in the northeast region is considered a financial hub or global financial center.
The Northeast region mostly contains mountain ranges and 60% of forest. The forest of Northeast region has 500,000 acres encompassing by seventy-two wildlife refugees, and contains more than 92 different species. The forest covers 60% of northeast states which is almost twice the national average and having 12% of crop land and 4% grassland pasture.
The region have the cold snowy climate in winters and large amount of rains. During winter the flow of air masses mixed with polar jet stream which result in a cold and stormy situation for the region. As this region is close to the Atlantic ocean, that’s why it’s getting plenty of precipitation all year long. Precipitation is the moisture in air that falls to the ground just as rain and snow. Precipitation helps the vegetation in the area. Apple trees and pumpkins are found throughout the region as well.
New York City in the northeast region is regarded as the most populous city in the whole united states with more than 8 million people live there, it is also the largest city in united states having large number of very tall skyscrapers. The statue of liberty is also situated in the east of New York and it’s the America most well-known symbol of freedom.
Pennsylvania has two big cities Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Philadelphia in the northeast region is 5th most populated regions in the United States and 2nd most populated region in northeast region having a population of 3 million. Philadelphia has the home of the liberty bell. The liberty bell was used to summon lawmakers a legislative session and to alert citizens at public meetings and proclamation in the early years which is now symbol of American independence. Pennsylvania also has the world largest candy factory known by Hershey’s factory.
Washington, D.C. is located right on the edge of Maryland and Virginia. Washington D.C is named after first president and it’s the capital of the United States where president of America lives in a national government has called the white house.
