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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.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vFrWR98Z4
• 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)