Introduction to MEMPHIS, TN, Port of Monphis, USA
2025-01-04 2Memphis, officially known as Memphis (TN), is located in western Tennessee, USA, next to the Mississippi River. Not only is this city the largest city in the state, it is also the second largest in the entire southeastern region of the United States after Jacksonville, Florida, and ranks the 17th largest metropolitan city nationally. Memphis metropolitan area spans parts of Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, with a total population of about 1.26 million, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Tennessee after Nashville, the capital.
Geographical location and natural environment
Memphis is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, above the Lower Chickasaw steep bank, where the Wolf River joins the Mississippi River. This geographical location gives Memphis important strategic significance, making it one of the important transportation hubs connecting the north and south since ancient times. In addition, abundant water resources also provide favorable conditions for local agricultural and industrial development.
Economic features
- Logistics Center: Thanks to its superior geographical location, Memphis has become one of the well-known logistics centers in the United States and even the world. Memphis International Airport, in particular, as the second largest cargo airport in the world (only behind Hong Kong International Airport), has played a key role in promoting International.
- City of Music: In addition to its economic achievements, Memphis is also known as the "capital of the blues". This is rock music legend Elvis Presley The hometown of Presley) has many music-related attractions such as Sun Studio, attracting thousands of tourists every year.