1) The South of the United States is commonly known for its warm weather and friendly hospitality.
2) The states of Florida and Georgia are situated to the East of the South.
3) The South is washed by the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, and some parts by Mississippi River.
4) With a population of over 120 million people, the South makes up about 38% of the total population of the United States.
5) The South is often divided into regions such as the Deep South, Appalachia, and the Sun Belt.
6) The states of Texas and Oklahoma are often considered part of the Southwest rather than the South.