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WHY SHOULD THIS BOARD ADVERTISE THE COASTAL PLAIN REGION OF GEORGIA?
BY SARIKA SONI
4AC
In my opinion the Coastal Plain region is the best region of
Georgia to invest in. The Georgia State Industry and Tourism Board has
a very high standard. By advertising this region this board will not be
disappointed. It is the perfect way to use the limited budget! It is in my
opinion the most beautiful region, and the most important region.
The coastal plain region is the largest region of Georgia. It makes
up the southern half of Georgia. It is a low flat region of sandy, well
drained, gently rolling hills and poorly drained flatlands. The coastal
plain goes east and south of the fall line. It is also directly south of the
Piedmont region. Some of the wildlife found there are armadillos, deer,
wild boar, and rattlesnakes.
Many people visit this area every year, as a result it is one of the
main advertising points there. It has the most land and it is filled with
attractions that people want to visit, therefore making it a large tourist
attraction.
One of the largest tourist attractions in the Coastal Plain region is
the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. It covers more than 700
miles, therefore making it one of the biggest swamps in the south! Not
only is it a peaceful place to visit, it is also extremely fun because of its
variety of recreational activities. Some of these activities include boat
cruises along the swamp’s 400,000 acres of canals, fishing, and hiking,
canoeing, and guided nature tours. Doesn’t that sound like fun?
Let’s not forget the eight clusters of barrier islands off the coast of
Georgia. If Georgia was a crown these islands would surely be the
jewels. Of the eight, four are accessible by car. These four are Tybee
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Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and St. Simon Island. These islands
protect the mainland and salt marshes from the constant erosion from
the wind and waves. These islands are also known as the Golden Isles of
Georgia. One of the biggest attractions for visitors to the Golden Isles is
the ocean! Some activities consist of fishing, biking, kayaking, tours
around the islands, and just plain relaxation. The islands can also host
weddings, celebrations, and events that you plan on! These islands are
a major point of interest in the coastal plain region.
Another place of interest that attracts many visitors to the coastal
plain is Providence Canyon. This is the “Little Grand Canyon” of
Georgia. Its view is outstandingly breath taking. It has about 1003 acres
of land! There are so many things to do in this beautiful natural wonder
of the Coastal Plain. Here you can hike, picnic, take pictures, star gaze,
and even go climbing. The providence canyon is a network of Gorges
created by the erosion of soft, multicolored soils. Erosion exposed the
Geologic record of millions of years within its walls, and minerals have
stained the sediments, creating a display of colors that range from
white to various shades of pink, purple, red, brown, yellow, and black.
The providence canyon is also one of the seven wonders of Georgia!
One of the most important industries in the Coastal Plain is the
agriculture industry. The Coastal Plain region grows many cash crops
and exports them around the US! (This is also another major reason
why the board should invest in the Coastal Plain.) In this region they
grow crops like cotton, peanuts, Vidalia onions, and peaches. The soil is
incredibly perfect to grow Vidalia onions, in fact Vidalia onions
represent about 40 percent of the total national spring onion
production and have an estimated value of about $90 million in annual
gross sales. Those are some incredible statistics!
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The natural resources found in the Coastal Plain are outstanding.
You can find fresh peaches, peanuts, cotton, turpentine, natural oils,
gas, pine forests, grass, wood, and grapefruit! These were just some of
the many natural resources found in the Coastal Plain.
The climate of the Coastal Plain is mild, with hot summers and
cool winters with few hard freezes. Precipitation is high, particularly
along the coast, and it is seasonal. Average annual high temperature is
about 77 degrees, although highs in the upper 90s are not unusual
during the height of summer. Although the Coastal Plain experiences
temperatures below freezing each winter, temperatures average in the
50s. There is an average of 51 inches of rain, which comes from both
convective thunderstorms in spring and summer and occasional
hurricanes in fall.
In conclusion, the Coastal Plain region of Georgia is the best
region to invest in for the advertisement. This region has so many
amazing points of interest, potential industries, and natural resources.
This advertisement will definitely be successful if the board invests the
budget into the Coastal Plain!