What is the Midwest?
Midwest, Midwestern United States, or Middle West
The Midwest, also known as the Midwestern United States or the Middle West, is a name for the north-central states of the United States of America. The term "Midwest" is sometimes used interchangeably with "America's Heartland," referring to the region's primary role in the nation's agricultural production.
Geographic Boundaries of the Midwest
The Midwest lies midway between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains and is situated north of the Ohio River. The region is bordered by Canada to the north, the Great Lakes to the east, the Mississippi River to the west, and the Ohio River Valley to the south.
Political Divisions within the Midwest
The Midwest is a politically divided region, with the Democratic Party being stronger in the Great Lakes Region and the Republican Party being more dominant in the central and northern parts of the region.
Defining the Midwest's Location
- Midway between the Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains
- North of the Ohio River
- Bordered by Canada to the north, the Great Lakes to the east, the Mississippi River to the west, and the Ohio River Valley to the south
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