the Ozarks

Ozark plateau

Ozark plateau Mountainous upland region in s central USA, extending from sw Missouri across nw Arkansas into Oklahoma. The Boston Mountains contain the highest peaks, exceeding 610m (2000ft). The Ozarks are a source of lead and zinc. Noted for their scenery, forests and lakes, they are a popular tourist region. Area: c.129,500sq km (50,000sq mi).

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Ozark , city (1990 pop. 12,922), seat of Dale co., SE Ala.; settled 1820, inc. 1870. It is a shipping center for nuts and timber. Manufactures include aircraft, railcars, farm machinery, clothing, wood products, and fertilizer. U.S. Fort Rucker, the army's aviation flight training center, is nearby.

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