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The Northeast Region

9 states (US Census Bureau)

9 states, ~57M people. The smallest US region by area, the densest by population. Includes New England (6 states) and Mid-Atlantic (3 states).

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Why these states are grouped together

Northeast is a region as defined by the US Census Bureau. The grouping reflects shared geography, history, and economic patterns β€” not just adjacency on a map.

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