* To the east: The Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains.
* To the west: The Rocky Mountains.
Here's a more specific breakdown of their location:
* Canada: The Interior Plains extend across most of the Prairie Provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta).
* United States: They cover a large portion of the central U.S., including parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Minnesota.
Key features of the Interior Plains include:
* Vast, flat landscapes: They are characterized by their relatively low elevation and gently rolling hills.
* Rich agricultural land: The fertile soils make the Interior Plains a major agricultural region.
* Important river systems: The Mississippi River and its tributaries flow through the plains.
* Oil and gas resources: There are significant oil and gas deposits in parts of the Interior Plains.
It's worth noting that the term "Interior Plains" is sometimes used in a broader sense to encompass other regions, such as the Great Plains. However, the core area of the Interior Plains is generally considered to be the region described above.