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USA: South
The southern states of the US have a varied landscape and an interesting
mix of people, both culturally and economically. Some areas of the region are poor,
especially the Appalachian Mountain communities, while other parts, such as the
Florida coast, are wealthy and attract many people from other states and countries.
The cultural mix includes people of Latin American origin, African Americans, Cajuns
(French Canadians), and European Americans, giving rise to diverse music styles,
dialects, pastimes, and food. While coal mining in the Appalachian Mountains
has declined in recent years, agriculture is still
important, as are tourism and industry. Tourism
is particularly important in Florida and in
New Orleans near the mouth of the mighty
Mississippi River.
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COTTON CROPS
Cotton was once
the mainstay crop
of the south and
was grown by
African-American
slaves. Today, cotton
is still important for
the economy of the
region and is grown
in large fields and
harvested with huge
machinery. Cotton
has many uses,
primarily as the raw
material for textiles.
MUSICAL ORIGINS
The southern US is famous for
its music, much of which reflects
the cultural mix of the region. New
Orleans and other parts of Louisiana
are the birthplaces of jazz and Cajun
music, while bluegrass and country
have origins in Nashville and Memphis.
These music styles started here, but
quickly spread throughout the country
and developed even further in the cities.
Cotton pod, or boll
Jazz musician on
Bourbon Street,
New Orleans
Chef holding
a skillet of
jambalaya, a
Cajun dish
FLORIDA EVERGLADES
The increasing population
of Florida means that the
Everglades, swampy plains
inhabited by alligators and
other wildlife, are under threat
as land is needed for houses and
farms. However, the Everglades
National Park protects part of
this important ecosystem.
CAJUN CULTURE
The Cajuns in this region are
French-speaking people who were
expelled from Canada in the 18th
century. They mixed with other cultures
in Louisiana, but their French influence
can be seen in the music, food, and
place names, such as Lafayette.
The Mississippi
is the largest river in
North America and
the third largest in
the world.
North America
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