The Regions of Georgia

1. The Regions of Georgia

2. The Appalachian Plateau The Appalachian Plateau is in the far northwest corner of Georgia. It sits 1,800 to 2,000 feet above sea level. It is the smallest region of Georgia. It has lots of mountains and woods. In this area, you can go hang gliding, hiking, camping, and whitewater rafting. Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, and Sand Mountain are in this region.

3. The Appalachian Plateau

4. The Ridge and Valley Region

5. The Ridge and Valley Region

6. The Ridge and Valley Region

7. The Blue Ridge Mountain Region The Blue Ridge region is found in northeastern Georgia north of the Piedmont. The highest mountain peak in Georgia is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is called Brasstown Bald. The Cherokee Indians lived in these mountains. Marble and gold are two natural resources found in this region. The rushing rivers in these mountains provide hydro-electric power to the state.

8. The Blue Ridge Mountain Region The Blue Ridge region is found in northeastern Georgia north of the Piedmont. The highest mountain peak in Georgia is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is called Brasstown Bald. The Cherokee Indians lived in these mountains. Marble and gold are two natural resources found in this region. The rushing rivers in these mountains provide hydro-electric power to the state.

9. The Blue Ridge Mountain Region

10. The Piedmont Region The Piedmont region is a hilly part of Georgia. Piedmont means "foot of the mountains". This region lies between the far northern mountains and the flat southern plains. This region is known for its red clay hills. It is also the region with the most people. We live in this region. Most of Georgia�s plantations were in this region. Most of Georgia�s peaches are grown in this region. Many factories are in this region too.

11. The Piedmont Region The Piedmont region is a hilly part of Georgia. Piedmont means "foot of the mountains". This region lies between the far northern mountains and the flat southern plains. This region is known for its red clay hills. It is also the region with the most people. We live in this region. Most of Georgia�s plantations were in this region. Most of Georgia�s peaches are grown in this region. Many factories are in this region too.

12. The Piedmont Region

13. The Coastal Plain Region The Coastal Plain region�of Georgia is known for its flatlands, marshes and swamps. One of the best-known wetlands in the United States - the Okefenokee Swamp - is located in this region of Georgia. This area covers the southern and southeastern half of Georgia. It is the largest region of Georgia. This region borders the Atlantic Ocean. The Coastal Plains is the warmest part of GA. Peanuts, cotton, and vegetables are grown in this region.

14. The Coastal Plain Region The Coastal Plain region�of Georgia is known for its flatlands, marshes and swamps. One of the best-known wetlands in the United States - the Okefenokee Swamp - is located in this region of Georgia. This area covers the southern and southeastern half of Georgia. It is the largest region of Georgia. This region borders the Atlantic Ocean. The Coastal Plains is the warmest part of GA. Peanuts, cotton, and vegetables are grown in this region.

15. The Coastal Plain Region

16. Can you name the regions of Georgia? Appalachian Plateau Ridge and Valley Blue Ridge Piedmont Coastal Plains