Mid-Atlantic, Geographic region in northeastern United States.
The Mid-Atlantic is a geographic region along the northeastern coast of the United States that includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. The territory runs from the Atlantic shoreline to the Appalachian Mountains, linking coastal cities with forested uplands and farming country.
The area was the stage for key events in the American Revolution during the 18th century, when armies fought across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. After independence, it quickly grew into a center for trade, manufacturing and political life of the young nation.
The area has long served as a gateway for immigrants. Families from Germany, Italy, Ireland and other countries brought their languages, food traditions and customs, which continue to shape neighborhoods and local festivals today.
Large airports in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore connect the area with international destinations. Interstate highways and rail lines run along the coast and inland, making travel between cities and rural areas possible.
The area is home to several leading universities, including Princeton, Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania. These schools draw students from around the world and shape academic life along the East Coast.
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