The term "lower 48 states" refers to the 48 contiguous United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Common in travel, shipping, and weather contexts, it simplifies geographic references for logistics, road trips, and federal regulations. Truckers, tourists, and businesses benefit by streamlining route planning, freight calculations, and policy discussions across the mainland.
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