The South Atlantic region is comprised of The District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and West Virginia. Along with the East South Central States, and the West South Central States, the South Atlantic States constitute the Census Bureau Region of the South.
Climate
The south is known for it's humid, hot and rainy summers and mild winters where temperatures rarely drop below freezing and the annual precipitation clocks in at around 50 inches. Thunderstorms are abundant, with high amounts of humidity. Chicago has a humid climate as well, however the Southern Atlantic states have a more tropical-esque climate that makes the saturation of humidity more intense. Hurricanes and tropical storms are no stranger to the Southern Atlantic States, unlike in Chicago, where hurricanes are rarely to be seen.
Economy
Recently, the Southern Atlantic States has seen a boom in it's service economy, manufacturing base, technology industries, and the financial sector. Much like Chicago, The Southern Atlantic States are home to other Megalopolis, containing rapid growth cities and many successful companies. Many automotive manufacturing plants such as Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, BMW, and Nissan all reside in parts of Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. The region is also home to many Fortune 500 companies like Chicago, creating numerous jobs in the surrounding areas.