The region is in a hot, dry climate. Almost all the governments have strong ties to religion. This region is characterized by warm temperatures, heavy rainfall, a large diversity of plant and animal species, and little human impact on the environment.
The Library of Congress lists The Midwest is one region of the United States. What characteristics make it a region? The former Sears Tower is 1, feet above the ground with stories. While Chicago has the tallest skyscraper in the Midwest, along with seven other sky-high structures, Cleveland has the highest Midwest building outside of Chicago with the floor Key Tower. Agriculture is a huge part of the Midwest and has been for many years. With upwards of million acres dedicated to agriculture, the Midwest is home to family farms dating back to the s.
The increase in immigration, industrialization, technology, and transportation allowed for more farming and business to take place across the central states. Other popular Midwest crops include wheat, beans, and potatoes. Iowa is the leading producer of grain, beef, pork, corn, and soybean crops. Fairly predictable weather patterns, regular rainfall, and rich soil support Midwest farming operations, although farmers do deal with risks of drought, tornadoes, pest infestations, and early frost or snowfall.
The Great Lakes are the biggest group of lakes on the planet. These five freshwater lakes are interconnected and provide a substantial shipping route along the Saint Lawrence River to the eastern seaboard.
Lake Superior is the biggest freshwater lake and the second-largest lake on earth. The Great Lakes are often referred to as inland seas due to the high winds and currents. More than 6, shipwrecks have occurred on these lakes, included an estimated on Lake Superior. There's only one place in the US where traffic jams are often caused by tractors on the road and weekends consist of floating down rivers and modeling clothes through the aisles of Walmart.
Middle America has long been classified as a "flyover country," comprised of more corn fields than major metropolises and mom-and-pop shops than Fortune companies, but the 12 states that constitute the Midwest have a richer culture than many people give it credit for — take it from me, a native of small-town Ohio myself.
In my hometown, "porch sitting" is a perfectly sound and popular pastime, the parking lot of our only supermarket is a common meeting place, and Friday nights out usually include a high school football game. The Daily Beast reported that lately, Millennials are kissing big city dreams goodbye to seek lower housing costs in cities like Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis instead.
But while this influx of and somethings is proof that America's "breadbasket" is undergoing significant change, some Midwest traditions are simply ingrained. Here are six ways the Midwest differs from the rest of the country. It's true: some stereotypes are built on bold-faced lies. The archetype of Midwesterners being — sometimes alarmingly — nice, however, is rooted in truth. The University of Cambridge released a study assessing the personality traits of more than 1. Inhabitants of the so-called heartland smile and wave at every person they come by, friends and strangers alike, on sidewalks and in supermarket aisles.
I speak from experience when I say they'll even show up on your doorstep with a home-cooked casserole if they see a wrecked car in the driveway or have gotten wind of the death in the family.
In Los Angeles, one could wear a summer dress nearly every day and rarely ever have to pack an umbrella at the last minute. Midwesterners, on the other hand, never know whether to don a parka, a crop-top, or a poncho.
The climate can change by the day, or by the hour, for that matter. In the Midwest we have some of the biggest cities in the nation and some pretty great mid-sized cities too. State fairs are an American institution and a tradition in the Midwest. The Ohio State Fair is one of the biggest with just under one million people in attendance each year.
So many museums and historical monuments to choose from. Louis and Indianapolis on the rise across technology, healthcare and industry. Keep up to date with our latest rankings and articles!
Enter your email to be added to our mailing list. Skip to content. Cheese curds or BBQ, anyone Hearty, sometimes not-so-healthy, but always delicious and satisfying. More than top-rated breweries to quench your thirst The amount of craft beer available to Midwest citizens is just unfair to the rest of the United States. Dunes, trails and bike paths, oh my There are so many ways to experience nature in the Midwest.
Foodies, eat your heart out So much food, so little time.
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