The Boston-Washington Corridor, also known as the Northeast Corridor or Megalopolis, is a densely populated region of the United States that stretches from Boston, Massachusetts, to Washington, D.C. The region is home to over 50 million people and includes some of the largest cities in the country, including New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston. The corridor is a major economic center and is home to many of the country's most important businesses and universities.