Meaning of the word appalachia in English

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appalachia

US /ˌæp.əˈlæ.tʃə/
UK /ˌæp.əˈleɪ.ʃə/

Noun

a mountainous region in the eastern United States, extending from southern New York to central Alabama

Example:
The culture of Appalachia is rich in folk music and traditional crafts.
Many people in Appalachia rely on coal mining for their livelihood.