1. Southeast Region

2. 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.

3. Forests cover a large part of the region. Logs are a major resource in the Southeast. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vFrWR9 8Z4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vFrWR9 8Z4

4. Farming is another major resource along with mining.

5. 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. $$$$$$

6. Higher education College! Michael Jordan went here.

7. 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)