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The Midwest is a region of the United States centered around the Great Lakes.
States
The Midwest includes states like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
The Great Lakes
The Midwest borders the Great Lakes region containing massive lakes like Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior. Cities like Chicago and Detroit emerged as major ports.
Waterways
Major rivers like the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi flow through the Midwest, facilitating trade and transport.
Agriculture
The Midwest contains America's Corn Belt and Wheat Belt with huge expanses of farmland and grain silos.
Manufacturing
The Midwest used to be the heart of U.S. manufacturing centered in cities like Detroit and Cincinnati where steel, cars, and consumer goods were produced.
The Midwest's central location, abundant waterways, and fertile soil supported the development of major port cities, thriving agriculture, and America's industrial dominance.
