Tennessee, which is located below the photo, is located in the southeastern part of the United States.Its total area is about 110 thousand square kilometers.The region enjoys quite a high popularity among tourists.This is not surprising, because here you can find a large number of historical monuments, majestic mountains and the incomparable beauty of the lakes.
Origin
name comes from the name of the state language of the Indians.According to the most common version today, exactly once called the most number of local tribes.In addition, the similar name is the largest river in the region.There is another alternative embodiment of origin of the name.According to him, translated from the language of one of the tribes, previously lived in the central part of the continent of North America, Tennessee is the name, which means "meeting place".
should be noted that in the US there is a tradition according to which the administrative regions, in addition to the official name, give more and nicknames.As for Tennessee, it made more call Volunteer staff.It is connected with the events of the Anglo-American War, which took place in the early nineteenth century.Then the local volunteer force have helped to change the course of one of the most important battles that took place near New Orleans.Based on the motto of the state, agriculture and trade are key areas of activity.
Brief History
Tennessee - State, which boasts a very rich history.Many years ago, in its territory inhabited by a large number of Indian tribes.The first Europeans who came here, in 1540 became the Spanish conquistadors.They immediately began to drive out local Aboriginal people to the west and south.In addition, the region is of great interest and the British.Their first permanent village is considered to be built in the east of the fort Laundon.Though the Indians and captured it in 1760, representatives of the European continent did not stop to explore the local area.During the revolution of freedom fighters were planning to establish a colony of Transylvania, but this idea was not destined to be realized because of the union of their opponents with the Indians.
As the sixteenth US state of Tennessee proclaimed June 1, 1796.At the same time, local Aborigines were moved to the territory of neighboring Arkansas.It should be noted that the rights of black people and the poor are infringed upon for a long time.Currently, local residents believe that time is not the lightest in history.
Geographical location
Tennessee has a land border with eight states such as North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Missouri.River divides the region of the same name in the western, eastern and middle part.The first one is characterized mainly mountainous territory.This is where the river originates Tennessee and several ridges.It is impossible not to note the fact that the local valleys are highly productive.The middle part of the state is mainly on the Cumberland Plateau, the height of which is about 500 meters above sea level.In eastern Tennessee is a large number of caves.This part of the state is characterized by a dense forest.
population
show archaeological studies, the first humans in what is now Tennessee were about twelve thousand years ago.Before the European colonizers settled here, local land belonged to Indian tribes, the most famous of which are considered the Cherokee, Yuchi, Muskogee and others.The population of the state, as of today, is nearly 6.5 million.For this indicator, it is located at the seventeenth position in the country.The population density reaches 59 persons per square kilometer.If we talk about the racial distribution, 77% are white population, 17% - is African American, 5% - Hispanics.On indigenous people and other races accounted for about 1%.With regard to religious affiliation, the 8 out of 10 local citizens are Christians, and one in ten is atheist.
Cities
most important city in the state of Tennessee - Nashville is.Its population is about 630 thousand people.For this indicator, it is only in second place.The future metropolis was founded in 1779.Before him, the status of the administrative center were cities such as Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro.Now they are quite large by the standards of the state and are very popular among tourists.One of the most beautiful and at the same time the largest local town with a population of 700 thousand inhabitants is Memphis.Tennessee is also known for its numerous small settlements, and each of which is unique in its own way.They all have their attractions and deserve proper attention.
Climate
For most of the region is characterized by a continental subtropical climate, and for the mountains - continental, wet type.Summer in the state is hot and winter - warm.The thermometer in the month of July is on the mark, the average was 25 degrees, and in January, does not fall below 5 degrees.The annual rainfall in the region is about 1150 millimeters.
Economy
Tennessee - State in the economy which is not a dominant industry.Quite developed areas in recent years, it has become an industry, agriculture, financial services and tourism.Local factory fully meet the needs of the state's population in foodstuffs, textiles, chemicals, medical equipment and other goods.A significant part of the produced products are sold in neighboring regions and abroad.In the valley of the same river are several hydroelectric power plants.It is impossible not to mention the fact that it is made Jack Daniel's - known to the world brand of whiskey.
Interesting facts
Tennessee - State in whose territory was the largest earthquake in the history of America.It is now known as the New Madrid.Very popular among tourists Reelfoot The local lake was formed as a result of it.
local Chattanooga is the place for the first time in history was produced and bottled drink "Coca-Cola".
Member of Congress from that state by the name of Andrew Johnson after the tragic death of Abraham Lincoln was elected US president.
According to official data, the local town of Bristol is the birthplace of such a trend in music as a country.
Tennessee - State, which is the only region in the world, has the right to manufacture the unique American corn whiskey.It is called - Tenneessee Whiskey.
In Memphis, in the walls of the former motel "Lorraine", the Museum of the civil law.It was here in 1968 killed Martin Luther King Jr.
largest US underground lake, which is known as "The Lost Sea", is located in Sweetwater Tennessee.
