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New River Valley Economic Development Alliance Virginia's New River Valley is centrally located on the East Coast on I-81 and is the home of VA Tech, Radford University, and New River Community College

Winston-Salem Business Inc. Winston-Salem is a diverse and progressive community within a region that is rich in a multitude of resources for helping companies succeed.

Development Authority of Jeffersonville and Twiggs County Twiggs County is the geographical center of Georgia along Interstate-16 between Atlanta and the Georgia ports and offers over 500acres in the new I-16 Industrial park

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Summary of Southern Area

Overview	Compared to the other areas, the South is generally considered to be more conservative. Famous for its “southern hospitality”, people here are friendly and hospitable to visitors. The South has its own culture made up of country music, southern accents, soul food and much more. While big cities have developed skyscrapers, many cities still maintain a traditional southern atmosphere.
Geography	The Appalachian Mountain range extends along the east, and the Mississippi River runs through the mostly flat land in the west.
Climate	Summer is longer and spring comes earlier in the states along the Gulf of Mexico. Much like Japan, states towards the north have four distinctive seasons.
Industry/ Economy	Historically, the cotton and tobacco industries flourished in Plantations. The petrochemical industry quickly developed after the discovery of oilfields. Recently the automotive industry has grown rapidly, and each state is eagerly inviting automotive plants.
Main Cities	Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Charleston, Miami, Memphis, Charlotte, Richmond, Baltimore

Southern States

Oklahoma Capital City: Oklahoma City Major Cities: Tulsa - The 2nd largest city in the state; well developed petroleum industry	Texas Capital City: Austin Major Cities: Houston - Global level business city and the largest city in the state Dallas - Financial and economical hub, the 3rd largest city in the state San Antonio - Popular for sightseeing ,the 2nd largest city in the state
Arkansas Capital City: Little Rock Major Cities: Fort Smith	Louisiana Capital City: Baton Rouge Major Cities: New Orleans: The largest city in the state; a port city developed for sightseeing and industry
Kentucky Capital City: Frankfort Major Cities: Louisville - The largest city in the state; known for the Kentucky Derby Lexington - The 2nd largest city; known for thoroughbreds and bourbon whisky production	Tennessee Capital City: Nashville Major Cities: Memphis - The largest city in the state along the Mississippi River; known for the birth place of Elvis Presley Knoxville - An industrial city where University of Tennessee is located Chattanooga - The 4th largest city in the state; famous for industry and sightseeing
Mississippi Capital City: Jackson Major Cities: Tupelo	Alabama Capital City: Montgomery Major Cities: Birmingham: The largest city in the state
Georgia Capital City: Atlanta Major Cities: Augusta: City known for Augusta National Golf Club Savannah: A port city	North Carolina Capital City: Raleigh Major Cities: Charlotte - The largest in the state; Commercial, Industrial and Financial city Wilmington - Known for the film industry; called Eastern Hollywood
Florida Capital City: Tallahassee Major Cities: Jacksonville - The largest city in the state Miami - A globally famous resort spot Tampa - The 3rd largest city in the state Orlando - One of the most popular sightseeing spots in the United States	West Virginia Capital City: Charleston Major Cities: Huntington - A college town located on the border of Kentucky and Ohio
Maryland Capital City: Annapolis Major Cities: Baltimore - The largest city in the state	Virginia Capital City: Richmond Major Cities: Virginia Beach - The largest city in the state; faces Chesapeake Bay Norfolk - An industrial port city
South Carolina Capital City: Columbia Major Cities: Charleston - Located on the Atlantic, this port city has a traditional southern atmosphere. Greenville - A fast-developing commercial, industrial city where many international companies are located

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