### Question
How is the "region" defined?


### Answer
The term **region** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009bb* as follows -

> the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VII-NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AUTHORITY**

