The United States has many regions, and author Colin Woodard argues that it can be divided into 11 sub-nations. AdvertisementThe United States comprises several different regions, each with its own rich history and cultural identity. Exactly where those regions start and end has been a long-running debate, but according to author Colin Woodard, the United States can be divided into 11 distinct sub-nations. Woodard mapped out the regions in his 2012 book "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America." Recognizing the distinct values of each region is critical to understanding the United States, Woodard said.

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Persons: Colin Woodard, Woodard Locations: States, El Norte, United States, North America, Midlands, New Jersey, New Mexico, Maine