MAP: From the Bible Belt to the Rust Belt, the United States has 13 distinct 'belts'

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 06:30

A map of the US that shows different belts highlighted in various colors. — Regions of America that transcend state lines include the Bible Belt and the Rust Belt.
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The United States is home to several "belts," including the Rust Belt and the Bible Belt.
Some lesser-known belts include the Jell-O Belt and the Stroke Belt.
They are some of the many regions that share distinct characteristics and make the US so diverse.

The United States can be divided and subdivided into countless regions, each sharing a unique set of characteristics that set it apart from the country as a whole.