Appalachia
/ˌæpəˈleɪʃə/, /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃiə/
/ˌæpəˈleɪʃə/, /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃiə/
- a region of the Appalachian Mountains in the southern US. It includes parts of 13 states and is known for the poverty of its mostly white population in some areas. The local people are famous for their traditional arts.
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Appalachia