The Northeast Region
And a Profile of New Jersey and Connecticut
Physical Characteristics
Culture
The northeast's coastal region has become a megalopolis. It's manufacturing and ability to ship goods easily has allowed it to grow massively. Over 50 million people live in this region. (1/7 of the United States population) Megalopolis is like one, very crowded big city stretching over 40,000 sq. miles.
Economics
Factories powered by the rising water of the numerous rivers produced shoes, cotton, and cloth. The river valleys which were first used as railroad routes are now the sight of modern highway interstates. The valleys are still used for trade today, just as they were years ago.
New Jersey
Northeast Region
Connecticut
The Garden State
Another, less popular nickname for New Jersey is "The Crossroads of the East." This is because of its large shipping industry. New Jersey is able to ship products from over 20,000 manufacturers to over 100 million people overnight.
The Constitution State
Factories in the state of Connecticut produce weapons, seeing machines, jet engines, helicopters, motors, hardware and tools, cutlery, clocks, locks, silverware, and submarines. Along with its manufacturing, Connecticut also supports a wide variety of agriculture. It leads New England in the production of eggs, pears, peaches, and mushrooms. Connecticut is also a popular tourist area. Among the most popular attractions are the inland lakes, the 250 miles of shoreline, and Yale University.