Appalachia is home to nearly 10% of the United State's population, with more than 25 million residents- spanning across 13 different U.S states. It's the home of real big cities like Pittsburgh (and arguably Atlanta); and countless popular medium-sized cities like Knoxville, Greenville, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Asheville. Not to mention The Great Smoky Mountains, America's most visited national park, surrounded by several charming resort cities like Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Bryson City.

However, Appalachia isn't known for its storied history, popular destinations, or importance to American demographics and economics. No, the Appalachian region is known (mostly) for the deep struggles happening across the most coal-dependent portions of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia- an area built on the most rugged and complicated portion of the Appalachian Range.
Honestly, you could argue that on the national scene, Appalachia isn't known for much of anything, besides economic strain and rural decline. This video explains why that is.. that is, why nobody cares about Appalachia.

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