Southeast Region

Natural Resources

• Water is an important resource in the southeast. The Atlantic Ocean is a major water resource that provides millions of fish each year.

• Forests cover a large part of the region. Logs are a major resource in the Southeast.

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• Farming is another major resource along with mining.

Economy

• People in the southeast farm: tobacco, soybeans, peanuts and raise livestock.

(cows, pigs, chicken) • Some people work in office jobs. • Since the climate is mild many people come to

visit the Southeast. Tourism is a major part of the economy. $$$$$$

Higher education

• College!

Michael Jordan went here.

The Southeast Today

• The growth of the southeast region has been slow. Life has been a struggle. Many people still live in small towns.

• Technology and manufacturing have only become a major part of the southeast within the last 20years.

• Costal cities have become booming tourist sites. (beaches)

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