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Appalachian region

Definition:
Region in North America, extending from Newfoundland to central Alabama. (In the United States, includes areas of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia).
Concept Schemes:
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Entry Terms:
  • Appalachia
  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Appalachians
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/668
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2012-11-30