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Georgia’s 5
Regions
By: Chaz Huffman
September 30, 2016
Georgia’s 5 Regions
• Blue Ridge
Mountains
• Piedmont
• Coastal Plains
• Valley and
Ridge
• Appalachian
Plateau
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains are located in the North Georgia mountains. That is in
the northeast corner of Georgia, and spreads in a westerly direction.
Characteristics of Blue Ridge
Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia make up
the state's highest mountain range. The range of rugged
ridges and rounded, weathered peaks varies in elevation
from 1,600 to 4,700 feet and has mountain views.
Attractions of Blue Ridge
Mountains

The Blue ridge region includes Brasstown Bald Peak
which is the highest point in Georgia. It is over 4,784
feet above sea level.
Blue Ridge Flora

Hickory
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Cardinal Flower
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Oak tree
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Starry Campion
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Golden Rod
Blue Ridge Fauna
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Black Bear
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Amphibians
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Songbirds
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Raccoons
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White Tail Dear
Piedmont
The Piedmont Region is located in the middle of Georgia. The
Piedmont Region is between the mountains and the plains.
Piedmont Characteristics

We live in the Piedmont Region.

It is hilly with many forests.

The Capital of Georgia which is Atlanta is located in the
Piedmont Region.

The Piedmont Region stretches from Alabama to South
Carolina.
Attractions of Piedmont
Region

City of Atlanta

Stone Mountain
Flora of Piedmont

Black Walnut

Loblolly Pine

Sweetgum
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Hickory
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Cattail
Fauna of Piedmont

Bats
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Red Fox

Mole
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Wild Turkey
Coastal Plain
The Coastal Plain is located in the southern part of Georgia. The Coastal
Plain is divided into 2 parts: upper and lower . The upper part is the
agricultural part while the lower part is the Atlantic Ocean and the swamps.
Characteristics of Coastal
Plain
Atlantic Ocean
 Swamps


The Coastal Plains 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.

The Coastal Plains go east and south of the
Fall Line
Attractions of Coastal Plain

Providence Canyon is called Georgia's "Little Grand
Canyon." It was formed from erosion 150 years ago. All
of the canyons were formed by an ancient ocean. There
are 16 canyons altogether.
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The Okefenokee Swamp is a swamp on the Georgia and
Florida border.
Flora of Coastal Plain

Loblolly Pine
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Oak
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Wax Myrtle

Wire Grass

Swamp
Fauna of Coastal Plains

Deer

Quail

Songbirds

Raccoons

Bobcats

Alligator

Turtles

Red Throated Humming Birds
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Sea Turtles
Valley and Ridge
Valley and Ridge is located in North Georgia.
Characteristics of Valley and
Ridge

The Valley and Ridge region has flat farmlands that have
fields of grain and pastures of cows. The region has
limestone capped ridges that divide the flat farmlands.
Attractions of Valley and
Ridge
 Rome

Lake Allatoona
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North Georgia's Amicalola Falls gets its name from the
native Cherokee word meaning "tumbling waters."
Amicalola is the state's highest waterfall, with a total
drop of 729 feet. It is located in Amicalola Falls State
Park.
Flora of Valley and Ridge

Forest
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Apple Orchards
Fauna of Valley and Ridge

Lots of birds
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
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Red tailed hawk
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Worm eating Warbler
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Aphrodite and Fritillary Butterflies
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Northern Metalmark Reptiles like Rattle snakes and
salamanders
Appalachian Plateau

It is located in a small corner of Northwestern Georgia.
Appalachian Plateau
Characteristics

The soil in the Appalachian Plateau is clay based. Rocks
that are found in the soil are lime-stone and clay.
Attractions of the
Appalachian Plateau

The forest
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Appalachian Trail
Flora of the Appalachian
Plateau

Basswood
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Hemlock

Birch

Beech
Fauna of the Appalachian
Plateau

Deer

Eagles

Fox

Turtles

Toads and Frogs

Heron
Reference page
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www.georgiaencylopedia.org

http://site.google.com/sitegeorgiaregions
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Social Studies worksheets
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Social Studies FFA
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http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/geography/ar
ticle/geographic-regions-of-georgia
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http://www.slideshare.net/lovelylibrarian/5-regions-ofgeorgia