Mostly located in the Great Basin of America, situated between California and Utah, Nevada is a dry climate area, with large areas of desert. South of the Great Basin is the Mojave Desert. The edge of Western Nevada features the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Nevada is nicknamed the “Silver State” because of the impact […]
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Located in the Midwestern United States, Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 lakes. This designation is technically a misnomer as the state contains 11,843 lakes (greater than 10 acres in size). The state is home to 5,420,380 Minnesotans. Considered overly friendly, genial and positive, the colloquial term “Minnesota nice” has long been in […]
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Among the smallest American states in terms of geographical mass, simultaneously, Maryland remains one of the most populous states. The population of 5,928,814 puts Maryland right behind Missouri and right in front of Wisconsin. Interestingly, in contrast to the largest city in the state, Baltimore’s depiction on the popular television show The Wire, Maryland boasts […]
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With a potentially unmatched political pedigree, three American presidents have been elected while living in the state of Illinois: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Barack Obama. In addition, President Ronald Reagan was born and raised in Illinois. Since 1954, the state has honored Lincoln by adopting an official state slogan of “Land of Lincoln”, […]
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With no universally accepted regional breakdown of the state, the structure of Colorado is refered to generically as the Eastern Slope and the Western Slope. Containing much of the Rocky Mountains and with the highest elevation in continental U.S., Colorado very much embodies the free spirit that this country was founded on. Named for the […]
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With a population of 38 million people, California is the most populous state in the country. By area, only Alaska and Texas are larger than California. Bordered by Arizona, Nevada and Oregon, California has a diverse geographical range. The Pacific Coast in the west, Sierra Nevada in the east, the Mojave Desert in the south-east […]
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Located in the Northeast United States, New Jersey is a melting pot of culture. Nearly 20 percent of state residents speak a language at home other than English with Spanish being the most prominent followed by Chinese. The racial makeup of New Jersey is 69 percent white, 14 percent African-American, eight percent Asian American and nine percent […]
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With a state motto of “live free or die” residents of New Hampshire are staunch believers in an assertive, independent political philosophy. This attitude roots back to colonial days, this small New England state became the first of British Colony in North America to establish a government autonomous from the crown, when it did so […]
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Located in the upper Midwest, Michigan is perhaps best known for its proximity to the legendary Great Lakes. The state has numerous famous landmarks, beautiful scenery and multiple national parks and forests. Often going overlooked by people who largely associate the metro area of Detroit with the entirety of the state is just how pretty […]
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One of the original 13 colonies, Massachusetts is of great historical significance to the United States. Inhabited by indigenous Algonquian-speaking tribes, the first English settlers to land in Massachusetts came into contact with the Wampanoag tribe in 1620. Early European settlement of the area came in two waves, the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth and […]
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A multilingual, multicultural paradise, Louisiana is a state full of local culture and flair. Located in the deep south region of the country, French, African, Native and numerous other cultures have infused with one another making Louisiana one of the more distinct states. Cajun, Acadian and Creole cultures are a byproduct of this. These cultures […]
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Located in the Upland South, Kentucky has a culture rooted in Appalachian folklore, kindness, and hospitality. Nicknamed the Bluegrass State, Kentucky bluegrass grows out of numerous pastures found in the state because of how fertile the soil is. This calcium-rich soil led Kentucky to the forefront of American farming history. In 1799 the state became […]
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The geographical center of the country, Kansas is often called “the Heart of America.” Generally the first state that comes to mind when the word Midwestern is mentioned, the majority of the state lies in the Great Central Plain of the U.S. Named after the indigenous people the Kansa, the states namesake translates to “people […]
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Migratory tribes of indigenous people inhabited the Midwestern State of Indiana perhaps as early as 8000 BC. Multiple tribes succeeded each other in terms of regional dominance for thousands of years. The mound-building cultures of the area, also known as Mississippian culture had become prominent at the time of first contact with European explorers. In the 1670’s, […]
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Named after King George II of Great Britain, Georgia was established as the last of the 13 original colonies by the crown in 1732. Of great historical significance to the country, Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the American Constitution, one of the original seven Confederate states, and the last state to be restored into the […]
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Named after the Alabama Tribe, who occupied the area between the Tallapoosa and Coosa Rivers, the state of Alabama is located in the southern portion of the country and is known for its scenic landscape and culinary prowess. Noted for a culture rooted in “Southern hospitality”, locals are widely considered cordial and helpful. A study […]
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The state of Arkansas has a rich military history dating back to the Revolutionary War and has given birth to such military leaders as Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Situated between the Ozark Mountains and the Mississippi river, the state is known as The Natural State and offers a wide variety in terrain and geography to homeowners, tourists and […]
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With the western two-thirds of the state covered by a combination of mountain ranges, foothills, and rangelands, Wyoming has a unique terrain that demonstrates the meeting of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. The continental divide runs down the middle of the state. The vast blue skies, uninterrupted mountain vistas, create a truly awe-inspiring backdrop. The best […]
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Claimed for France in 1673, Iowa was first explored by Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet. This exploration documented several Indian villages and tribes. A French territory until 1763, following their defeat during the French and Indian War, ownership of the area was transferred to Spain. As part of a treaty between France and Spain, Iowa reverted back […]
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The 50th and newest state to join the union; Hawaii was granted statehood on August 21, 1959. The only state located in the Oceania section of the globe, as well as the only one to be comprised entirely of islands, Hawaii has a population of 1,404,054. The 11th least populous and 8th smallest by land […]
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Featuring beautiful scenery and year-round temperate weather, Arizona is an ideal destination for many people, including veterans (530,000 live in the state) who enjoy the large military population, available entitlements, and incredible landscape. The state boasts over 320 sunny days a year, an abundance of outdoor activities and proximity to other great locations. An outdoor […]
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With the 21st largest total area and the 18th biggest population in the country, Missouri is made up of 114 counties and the independent city of St. Louis. Jefferson City is the capital, and the four largest urban areas are Columbia, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis. The state has a population of nearly six million […]
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Human activity in Idaho dates back 14,500 years. The 1959 excavation of the Wilson Butte Cave near Twin Falls produced artifacts including arrowheads that are considered among the oldest artifacts ever discovered in the continent. Early native peoples to inhabit the area were the Couer d’Alene, the Nez Perce, the Shoshone and the Bannock. One […]
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Known for its stunning scenery, Alaska is often touted as one of the most beautiful places to live in the country. Admitted as a state in 1959, Alaska was the 49th area to be granted statehood. Situated on the Arctic Circle, the area detached from the lower 48. With a total area of 1,717,854 km […]
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Known for the Mount Rushmore monument that was constructed in 1927 by Gutzon Borglum; the 60 foot face of Four American Presidents on the side of a granite mountain draws tourists to South Dakota from all over the world. Located in the Midwest, South Dakota is one of the least densely populated states in the […]
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The smallest state by area, and the eighth least populous, Rhode Island only covers a total area of 1,214 square miles. North to south the area contains 48 miles and east to west the area is contained to 37 miles. Despite its tiny size and small population, the 1,050,292 residents packed into the state make […]
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Located on the Great Plains region of the Midwestern United States, Nebraska is known for its prairies and farmlands. The state is an important producer of sorghum, soybeans, maize, pork and beef. Beyond agriculture, the local economy of the state is rooted in freight transportation, insurance, IT, telecommunications and manufacturing. The state has a rich Native American […]
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Located in the northwestern United States, with a number of mountain ranges, prairie landscape and Rocky Mountain backdrop, Montana embodies the freewheeling spirit of the American west. The name of the state is derived from the Spanish word for mountains, understandable when looking at the ranges that cut through the state; the Rocky Mountains, Bitterroot […]
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Often overlooked, Mississippi offers many great things unique to the state. Home to blues music, an unparalleled literary acumen and traditional southern comfort food, tourists generally find themselves surprised by just how desirable Mississippi can be. The Civil War Park in Vicksburg gives onlookers a window into 1860’s America, the Blues Museum in Clarksdale Mississippi […]
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Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Canada to the northeast and northwest, Maine is the easternmost state in the country. 230 miles of coastline make the New England state a seafood hub; most notably lobster and clams. Often considered one of the most beautiful states in the country, Maine is known for […]
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