Alabama doesn't areas as distinct culturallyrics speaking as either South Carolina and especially Louisiana. Alabama's somewhat like South Carolina are more geographical. From North to South you have about 6 or 7 geographic regions. First, The Mountainous areas of Northeast AL - some really pretty places although it's your typical Appalachian hillbilly culture. Next the Tennessee Valley - includes the high tech Huntsville area. This is a unique part of the state with a high number of Midwest and West Coast transplants working in the high tech economy. Next the Ridges and Valleys area south of the Tennessee Valley. This includes the Bham area. Some super nice areas around parts of Bham. Very pretty area topographically. Even mix of educated people and rednecks. Just south of there you have the Fall line hills/Piedmont area. Characterized by some really nice lake areas (Lake Martin, Lake Mitchell, Lake Tuscaloosa). Area includes both Tuscaloosa and Auburn. South of there is the Black Belt...a transition from the hiller north and the Gulf Coastal plain to the south. Named for the rich farming soil in the area. Includes Montgomery, Selma, Tuskegee, and Demopolis...basically the entire Highway 80 corridor. Gulf Coastal plain south of there. Then you have the Mobile/Baldwin County area. Completely different vibe than the rest of the state. In fact, I think you could draw a line from Baton Rouge/Nola up to the MS/LA line over to the AL/FL line down to and including the Destin/Sandestin area and it be it's own state. That outlined area has more in common with each other than the rest of Mississippi and Alabama above it.