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Alabama is a state that can be found in the southern portion of the United States. It is bordered by Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi also sits west of this state, and it was the 22nd state to be added to the...
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Washington DC is the capital of the United States, and it is considered to be a district rather than a state. It is formally known as the District of Columbia, and it is from this that the abbreviation "D.C." is derived. Washington DC is a...
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Hawaii is a tropical state that became part of the U.S. in 1959. Prior to this, the island had been inhabited by Polynesian settlers for hundreds of years. The total population for this state is over 1.2 million, and the median income is just...
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Minnesota is a U.S. state that can be found in the Midwest. In terms of size and population, it is one of the largest states in the nation. The population for Minnesota is approximately five million. This state was admitted to the Union in 1858....
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Idaho is a U.S. state that is located in the Pacific Northwest. The capital city is Boise, and this is also the largest city. Idaho is the 43rd state to be added to the Union, and it was admitted in July of 1890. The population of Idaho is one of...
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Oregon is a state that is located in the Pacific Northwest. The states which border it are Nevada, California, Washington, and Idaho. Of all the states in the U.S., Oregon has one of the most diverse climates. It has volcanoes, a coastal area,...
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Maine is a U.S. state that can be found in the New England region. It lies to the extreme northeast, and it borders Canada. Maine has a coastline which is quite rugged, and there are a large number of forests in the external areas. Maine is...
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Alaska is a state that is located in the northwestern portion of the United States. While it is one of the largest states in terms of area, it has a relatively small population. However, Alaska is very wealthy and ethnically diverse. Alaska...
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Wisconsin is a state that is located in the Great Lakes area of the U.S. The capital of the the state is Madison, and Wisconsin was admitted to the Union in May of 1848. During the Civil War, Wisconsin fought on the side of the Union. The climate...
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Missouri is a state that is located in the central part of the U.S. Parts of the state lie in both the south and the midwest, and it has a cultural tradition that reflects this. Two prominent rivers that flow through this state are the Missouri...
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Oklahoma is a state that is located near the Great Plains, and a sizable part of this state is also located in the south. The largest city in this state is Oklahoma City, and it is also the capital. The Census officially considers Oklahoma to be...
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Georgia is a southern state that was one of the original Thirteen Colonies. As of 2006, Georgia is experiencing a great deal of population growth, and it went from just over 8 million residents in 2000 to over 9 million residents in 2005....
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Alabama is a state that can be found in the southern portion of the United...
