The document provides information about the Midwest region of the United States, including the states that comprise it and key details about the geography, climate, economy, and population. The plains are the dominant geographic feature, and the region has a fairly cold winter and warm, humid summer. The economy is based around farming of corn, soybeans, wheat and raising of livestock. Major cultural sites include Mount Rushmore and the Gateway Arch, and the population has significant German, Scandinavian, and English heritage.
