ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

East Coast of the United States

The east coast of the United States is a really big area with a lot of states that are next to the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the states on the east coast are Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia! That's a lot of states!

People who live on the east coast get to enjoy lots of nice beaches that are perfect for swimming, building sandcastles, and having picnics. They also get to see lots of big ships and boats that sail in the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes, the east coast can get really cold in the winter and really hot in the summer, so it's important to dress for the weather!

There are also lots of big cities on the east coast like New York City, Boston, and Washington D.C. These cities have big buildings, lots of people, and lots of exciting things to do! People who live on the east coast speak lots of different languages and come from all over the world, which makes it a really interesting and diverse place to live.