Midwestern United States

Place

The Midwestern United States, also known as the Midwest or the Heartland, is one of the four official census regions of the United States. Occupying the north-central part of the country, it comprises twelve states including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The region is known for its agricultural productivity, industrial history, and major urban centers like Chicago.