What exactly is the Bible Belt?

Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com When discussing geography, the term "belt" comes up frequently. The term originated to denote areas where certain crops were grown. However, over time, it has evolved to refer to areas sharing concentrated similarities. Examples include the Corn Belt, Pine Belt, Rice Belt, Rust Belt, Sun Belt and probably the most famous, the Bible Belt. But what exactly is the Bible Belt? what does it mean, and how did it get its name? The Bible Belt is a re