Appalachian region of Pennsylvania
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The Appalachian region of Pennsylvania is a mountainous and rural area characterized by ridges, valleys, and small communities, forming part of the larger Appalachian Mountains that run through the state.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Appalachian Mountains region of Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Appalachian region of Pennsylvania canonical | 2 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
cultural region
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physiographic region ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
ridges
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rural landscapes ⓘ small communities ⓘ valleys ⓘ |
| contains |
Allegheny National Forest
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Allegheny Plateau in Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ Anthracite coal fields of Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ Appalachian Plateau in Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ Bituminous coal fields of Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ Blue Ridge section of Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ Coal Region of Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ Endless Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ Laurel Highlands NERFINISHED ⓘ Pennsylvania Wilds NERFINISHED ⓘ Pocono Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ Portions of Allegheny River watershed ⓘ Portions of Delaware River watershed ⓘ Portions of Monongahela River watershed ⓘ Portions of Susquehanna River watershed ⓘ Ridge and Valley region of Pennsylvania NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| demographicCharacteristic | relatively low population density ⓘ |
| hasClimate | humid continental climate ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
forested hills
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narrow valleys ⓘ scattered farms ⓘ small towns ⓘ steep slopes ⓘ |
| hasTerrain |
mountainous
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plateau ⓘ ridge-and-valley ⓘ |
| highestElevationFeet | 3213 ⓘ |
| highestElevationMeters | 979 ⓘ |
| highestPointInRegion | Mount Davis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalAssociation |
Appalachian coal mining communities
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lumber boom of 19th and early 20th centuries ⓘ |
| includedIn | Appalachian Regional Commission service area ⓘ |
| knownFor |
Appalachian folk culture
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Marcellus Shale gas production ⓘ coal mining history ⓘ hunting and fishing ⓘ natural gas development ⓘ outdoor recreation ⓘ timber industry ⓘ traditional music and crafts ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Eastern United States
NERFINISHED
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Pennsylvania ⓘ |
| partOf | Appalachian Mountains ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
Appalachian Mountains region of Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River (nearby to the east via Bartram’s Garden)
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Appalachian region of Pennsylvania
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subject surface form:
Schuylkill River
this entity surface form:
Appalachian Mountains region of Pennsylvania