What states are considered midwestern states?
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The Midwest region of the United States consists of the states in the center of the country, east of the Rocky Mountains. States considered part of the Midwest are North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The combined population of these states is over 28 million. (Sometimes the states just east of these—Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, are also included when describing the Midwest.) The area is known for its plains, which are long stretches of grasslands. Historically, many tornados have touched down in the region, due to the flatness of the land and the area's climate. In Kansas, tornados are considered to be a fact of life. Dodge City, Kansas, is said to be the windiest city in the United States, with an average wind speed of 14 miles per hour. However, the Midwestern states are not solely made up of flatlands. Many states have natural and artificial lakes and streams. In fact, Minnesota has over 10,000 lakes.
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The states known as the "Midwest States" has changed as the USA grew. It started as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, plus southern Michigan, southern Wisconsin, and western West Virginia. After states were formed in the Louisiana Purchase Territory, some states West of the Mississippi River were added to the list; Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Northern parts of Michigan and Wisconsin. Some were moved to the south or east; Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia.
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The ones in the middle. :) +5
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