Appalachia

geographical name Ap·pa·la·chia \ˌa-pə-ˈlā-chə, -ˈla-chə, -ˈlā-shə\

Definition of APPALACHIA

region E United States comprising Appalachian Mountains from S cen New York to cen Alabama

APPALACHIA Defined for Kids

geographical name Ap·pa·la·chia \ˌa-pə-ˈlā-chə, -ˈla-chə, -ˈlā-shə\

region E U.S. including Appalachian Mountains from S central New York to central Alabama

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