The amount of belt regions in America is astounding.

Belt Regions in America

This information is a lot to take in.

What are belt regions?

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Belt regions are areas with distinctive characteristics or specialties.

These belts have been around since the mid-1800s. New belts are showing up today.

The most well-known belts in America are the Bible and Rust Belts.

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The Bible Belt is a large portion of the South with a massive population of fundamental Christians.

The Rust Belt is an area of states that produced massive steel and textiles products.

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There are thirteen belts in total across America.

Is Montana in any of these belts?

Yes, and it's an important one.

The One Belt Montana Is Involved

Montana has massive industries in agriculture, livestock, and alcohol.

Is there a belt Montana is involved in?

Yup.

The Wheat Belt.

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This belt involves most of the Great Plains. States like Colorado, the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Montana are all included.

The grain from this belt is crucial for America and the world.

The type of wheat Montana is known for is Red Spring Wheat.

Red Spring Wheat is one of the most in-demand products in America. This product is in pizza crusts, artisan breads, and more.

Montana has an area called the Golden Triangle.

This area in Montana produces more wheat than any other area in America.

These belts are crucial pieces of history and current status for many states in America.

Even though Montana is only involved with one belt, it's still massively important to the world.

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