Based on geography and industry United States can be divided into 6 types:
The Northeast: known for culture, educational system and medical institutions.
The Middle Atlantic: Finance, communications and pharmaceutical industries
The South: Agriculture is the primary industry apart from manufacturing and tourism
The Midwest: Often referred to as the nation’s breadbasket because of its abundant production of oats, wheat and corn.
The Southwest: Landscape is full of deserts and home to Las Vegas, a premier global gambling centre.
The West: Best known for its natural beauty and adventure sport industries. It houses Hollywood and high-technology service industries.
Quick profile of US business*:
| Landmass: | 9.3 million km |
| Population: | 296 million |
| GDP per capita: | US$41,400 |
| Defense budget: | US$420 billion |
| Supermarkets: | 41,932 |
| Airports: | 14,801 |
| Interest rates: | 30-year-fixed mortgage 6.40% |
| National unemployment | 4.9% in Jan 2008 |
*All figures of September 2006