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The Midwest
Source: The U.S. Department of State The Midwest is a cultural crossroads. Starting in the early 1800s easterners moved there in search of better farmland, and soon Europeans bypassed the…The West
Source: The U.S. Department of State Americans have long regarded the West as the last frontier. Yet California has a history of European settlement older than that of most midwestern states…Offbeat National Parks
Looking north over Biscayne Bay at an island (at left) and at mangroves that line the shoreline (at back).Yosemite and Yellowstone are the jewels of our national park system. But you can find plenty…Time Tangled Island: Statue of Liberty
Factropica Fast Facts and quizzes by Mark Hughes Related Links The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty Poem Women on Pedestals…Safest and Most Dangerous States
In general, Americans have seen a decline in crime since a peak in the late 1900s (although it sometimes seem that crime is on the rise). The violent crime rate is half what it was in the early 1990s…Most Livable States
The following table lists the top ten most livable states in the U.S. in 2018 based on social and economic metrics. Thanks in part to high levels of wealth and education, Massachusetts ranks first;…Most Educated States
After being graded on numerous different education metrics, the states below came out tops in the Class of 2016. Rank State 1. Massachusetts 2. Minnesota 3. Wyoming 4.…Land and Water Area of States
(in square miles) These 2008 figures show that there have been increases in total water area and decreases in land area in almost every state. /**/ State Rank (total area) Land1…Bed and Breakfasts
If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway, check out these B&Bs, listed by region The Midwest New England The Pacific Northwest The…town
(Encyclopedia) town, in the United States. In the New England states the town is the basic unit of local government. The New England town government's unique feature is the town meeting, much praised…Trending
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