What are other areas of America define as eg deep south, bible belt?

Question

Im australian, thinking of going to america next year as an au pair for a gap year. Im looking at california, the west coast, and maybe texas or florida. What are these parts. I dont want to go to big city like new york or boston, what are these parts? THANKS

Answer 1

A lot of Georgia (except Atlanta maybe), North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and parts of Virginia are very conservative.

Answer 2

You're question isn't very clear.  Are you asking about the names of different regions in America, or are you just asking what is included in the "deep south" and "the bible belt"?

I'm guessing that what you really want to know is:

what is the "deep south"

what is "the bible belt"

The "deep south" is sort of a derogatory term referring to the poor very southern states (poor both financially and educationally).  The "deep south" is not so poor, relative to the rest of the country, as was formerly the case.  Nor is it as racially prejudiced any more as you may have seen in movies, etc.  However, it is still generally the poorest and most racially prejudiced area in the United States.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_South

The "bible belt" is a much broader region, known for its multitude of (evangelical - the traditional meaning) Protestant sects.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_belt

I live here currently.  It's amazing to see the main street of small cities with one church after another on both sides of the street.

Comments:  America, like Australia, is a huge place.  Although America has a lot more people than Australia, still there are huge "small town" and "rural" areas quite close (< 100 miles) to very large metropolises such as New York City and Boston.  This gives you the "best of both worlds".  You can live in a rural or small city area but still have access to the large city if you desire.

If you really desire to be away from large cities altogether, you need to be looking at northern California and northern Texas.  Both of these states have very, very large cities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Uni...

#2, 8, 10, 14 - California

#4, 7, 9, 16, 17 - Texas

These are all really huge cities.  Florida has Miami and some other pretty big cities, too.

From your suggestions, I'm guessing you're looking for a coastal place - a *warm* coastal place.  I find this odd, as I would want to get a taste of snow if I were you...

Let me know if I can help.  You can e-mail me.  I've lived in several states (mostly small cities or rural areas) and traveled through nearly all 48 "continental" states.  Give me a more specific idea of the type of location you are seeking.

Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com/