 Located
in the Southeastern part of the United States of America
is Tennessee and it has a population of about 6,214,888
people (according to the 2008 census). There has been a
9.4% increase in its population since the year 2000.
In
terms of population, Tennessee is considered to be the
17th largest state in the country and it is also the
14th fastest developing state in United States. In terms
of the total land area, Tennessee ranks the 36th in the
country.
Memphis is the largest city in this state. This
state is surrounded by eight other states in the country
and they are Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri,
Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.
Most of the caves in the United States are found in
Tennessee. This state experiences a subtropical climate,
except in the higher mountains as they have a maritime
temperate climate there.
The most common ethnic groups
that are found in Tennessee are the Germans, the
English, the Irish, the African Americans and the
Americans. Christianity is the main religion that is
followed by the population of Tennessee and most of them
are Baptists.
There are also some people who follow
Judaism or Islam. The Jews, Roman Catholics and Muslims
usually live in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville and
Memphis.
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