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Georgia’s Regions

Costal Plains

1. Coastal Plain Region 60% of the state is Coastal Plain The Coastal Plain is located in the Southern part of the state The Coastal Plain is divided into two areas: Inner and Outer

Coastal Plain Physical Features include: Okefenokee Swamp Barrier Islands Wetlands Fertile Soil for farming Wildlife: Alligators, turtles Natural Resources: Cypress, live oak trees Kaolin (a type of very pure clay used in porcelain)

Coastal Plain Inner Coastal—mild climate and good supply of underground water (rich soil for growing peanuts, corn, pecan) Outer Coastal—includes wetlands (swamps, ponds, freshwater marshes) and barrier island

Coastal Plain Movement of Goods Goods can be transported; easy access to: Interstate-75 Interstate-16 Deepwater ports-coast Most counties have less than 25,000 people.

2. Piedmont Region

Piedmont The Piedmont is centrally located. The Piedmont is North of Coastal Plain. The Piedmont is the Second largest Georgia region.

Piedmont Physical features: Soil mostly red clay- not good for farming. Pine trees Gently rolling hills Chattahoochee River Stone Mountain Wildlife: Deer, Squirrels, Opossums National Resources: Granite Other: Business and Industry Center

Piedmont Movement Transportation/commerce possible because of Interstate 75 Interstate 85 Hartsfield-Jackson International airport Most of Georgia’s population lives here.

3. Valley & Ridge

Ridge & Valley The Ridge and Valley region is located northwest of Piedmont The Ridge and Valley region is the 2nd smallest region The Ridge and Valley region is located between the Blue Ridge & Appalachian Plateau Elevation: 700 to 1,600 above sea level

(Natural Resources, Wildlife, Physical features) Soil is mix of shale and sandstone on ridges. Clay and limestone in valleys. Valleys are divided by steep & narrow ridges capped with limestone.

Ridge & Valley Movement Interstate 75 Interstate 575 Most counties between 25,000 and 90,000 population.

4. Appalachian Plateau Region

Appalachian Plateau Region Northwest corner of Georgia Bordered by Tennessee and Alabama. Smallest Region Elevation: 2,000 feet above sea level

Appalachian Plateau (Natural Resources, Wildlife: Hardwood forests Pastures Georgia’s only known source of coal. Lookout Mountain.

Appalachian Plateau Movement Not much interstate access. Counties population under 25,000.

5. Blue Ridge Region

Blue Ridge Northeast portion of Georgia. Bordered by Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Part of the Appalachian Highlands. Highest and largest group of GA mountains in this region.

Blue Ridge Natural Resources/Wildlife: Marble Tourism – Mountains Beginning of Chattahoochee River Gold Brasstown Bald

Blue Ridge Movement No Interstates Counties population under 25,000.