Appalachian region

Appalachian region

The Appalachian region is among the most rural and beautiful areas in the United States. It includes parts of thirteen states from New York to Georgia. West Virginia is the only state that falls entirely within the Appalachian region.

Relief

The Appalachian region is mountainous. The mountain have shaped people's way of life. Settlers, who came mainly from Great Britain and Germany, found themselves isolated by mountains. According to an old joke, the only way to get to some mountain towns is to be born there. Isolation made it possible for people to develop and preserve their traditions.

Traditions and handicrafts

The mountains also made earning a living difficult. Many Appalachian traditions center on handicrafts, as people had to make the items they needed. Appalachian people are known for their independence and their self-sufficiency. The motto of West Virginia is "Montani Semper Liberi" ("Mountaineers are always free").


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