This template's initial visibility currently defaults to autocollapse, meaning that if there is another collapsible item on the page (a navbox, sidebar, or table with the collapsible attribute), it is hidden apart from its title bar; if not, it is fully visible.
To change this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used:
((Regions of the United States|state=collapsed))will show the template collapsed, i.e. hidden apart from its title bar.((Regions of the United States|state=expanded))will show the template expanded, i.e. fully visible.
Inclusion criteria[edit]
For a region to be included on this template, a region must have one of the below:
- have at least two entire states, and portions of at least two others e.g., New England is only 71,998 sq mi (186,470 km2) but has 6 states
- have an area greater than the smallest listed area under criterion 1,
- be part of a listed geographical taxonomy e.g., Region II (OMB & FEMA) has NY-NJ-PR-VI with areas: 54,555+8,729+3,515+134 = 66933 < 71,998
Please see: Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. regions for more information.