What Are Some Facts About the Southern Region?

Known as the South, the southern region of the United States contains 17 states, enjoys a warm climate and produces several indigenous crops. Indian, African-American, French, Spanish and Mexican influences contribute to the southern region's food.

The South is considered the area south of the Mason-Dixon line and the Ohio River. The South contains Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The southern region enjoys warm weather most of the year and abundant rain. This type of climate has enabled southern farmers to traditionally grow popular crops such as cotton, sugar cane and tobacco.