Illinois and the North Pacific Coast

It is difficult to find a direct connection between Illinois and the North Pacific Coast, but some things that they both have in common are their distribution of population and the agricultural aspects of both of their economies. 

Population Distribution in Illinois

The North Pacific Coast is home to more than 10 million people. More than half of those 10 million people live in three main urban centers which are Vancouver, Portland, and Seattle. These three urban centers have populations of about 1.9 million each and the rest of the population is distributed along the lowland from the Fraiser River to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Illinois is similar in that there are small population clusters centered around transportation corridors as opposed to natural features. The main urban clusters are in Chicago and the Metro-East Area which I have mentioned already. As the population moves further away from the urban clusters, the small towns and cities along the major transportation corridors in Illinois begin to resemble those in the North Pacific Coast. 


A main part of the North Pacific Coast's economy is agriculture which is also prevalent in Illinois. In the North Pacific Coast, the main agricultural products include apples, pears, strawberries, dairy products hops, grass for turf seed, cherries, spearmint, and grapes. I have already mentioned the main agricultural products of Illinois. 

Rolling Hills in Northern Illinois

Lastly, a striking similarity between Illinois and the North Pacific Coast is the presence of rolling hills which are present in Illinois. The region also receives a healthy amount of rain which helps its agricultural areas as the vast amount of rivers in Illinois help the state with their agriculture industry.