CASCADIA has 2 meanings. It is first of all a geographical region (see PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY), encompassing BC, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and northern California. The region has characteristics that differ from the rest of the continent, making it a distinct geographical, economic, cultural and ecological unit. Some people argue that landscape is more important than political boundaries, and believe that all parts of the region share a common identity arising from a shared geography. The name...
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