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It isn't. Considerably more Americans live east of the Mississippi River than live west of it.

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The only Indian state flanked by 2 countries on both eastern and western side?

The Indian state of Punjab is flanked by Pakistan on its western side and India's state of Jammu and Kashmir on its eastern side.


What two mountain ranges border the eastern and western sides of this great city?

The Rocky Mountains border the western side of the city, while the Appalachian Mountains border the eastern side.


What are the differences in the climate of the eastern and western side of America?

The eastern United States experiences a more humid and subtropical climate, with hot summers and cold winters, while the western United States has a more varied climate, ranging from arid and desert-like in the southwest to temperate and coastal in the northwest. The western side is also more prone to wildfires due to its drier conditions compared to the east.


Is the east or west side of the US more mountainous?

The west side of the US is more mountainous than the east side. The Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada are prominent mountain ranges in the western states, while the Appalachian Mountains are the primary range in the eastern states.


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Yes, in California, the eastern side of the mountains is typically drier than the western side due to the rain shadow effect. As moisture-laden air is forced to rise over the mountains, it cools, condenses, and releases precipitation on the western side. By the time the air descends on the eastern side, it is drier, resulting in less rainfall.