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State of Alabama
'Sweet home Alabama' is known for its diverse landscape, antebellum architecture and most importantly, its Civil Rights History. The first European presence was establised by the French along the coast in 1700s. With time, the economy shifted from agriculture to cotton that fed the Port of Mobile, and to Steel that made Birmingham one of the fastest growing cities in the US during the 1900s.
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State of Arkansas
Arkansas proudly lives up to the name of 'The Natural State' - by showcasing clear lakes, majestic mountain ranges, deep valleys, dense woodlands and fertile plains. The birth place of former President Bill Clinton, the state actively promotes sights associated with him.
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State of Arizona
Often referred to as the Grand Canyon State after its most famous sight, Arizona offers a range of stunning natural beauty. From high desert plateaus to canyons and mountains, it is the romanticized ‘Wild West’ of cowboy movies.
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State of California
Impressive for both its size and its sway over modern culture, California symbolizes the United States’ diversity and sense of prosperity. Here can be found towering forests, high mountain peaks, deserts within half a day’s drive of ocean beaches, and two of the world’s foremost cities, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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State of Colorado
Colorado is known for its diverse geography, ranging from mountains, plains, deserts, canyons, rock formations, rivers, lakes and lush green forests. It is the most mountainous state in the US, with 54 summits that measure more than 14,000 feet above sea level.
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State of Connecticut
Along the magnificent shorelines of Connecticut are beaches, marinas and the remarkable maritime museum at Mystic Seaport. Inland, the Connecticut River Valley is dotted with scenic and historic villages. Hartford, the bustling capital and New Haven, home of Yale University are the main cities.
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District of Columbia
Washington DC is unique among US cities because it was established by the US constitution to serve as the nation's capital. DC is home to US Federal Government, Foreign Embassies and Headquarters of many World Organizations. It is also adorned with National Monuments, Museums and Historic sites.
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State of Delaware
Although the second smallest state, the importance of Delaware in industry, banking and technology far exceeds its size because of laissez faire tax and corporation laws that have attracted several large companies to base their headquarters here. Along with significant history, stately country homes and renowned museums, Delaware also boasts of the sandy beaches on the east coast.
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State of Florida
The Sunshine State deserves its reputation as the perfect family vacation spot. For the majority of 40 million plus annual visitors the typical travel poster images of Florida – sun, sea, sand and Mickey Mouse – are reason enough to jump
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State of Georgia
Before 1830s, Georgia grew rich from labor on rice, indigo and cotton plantations. After been devastated during civil war, Georgia was able to overcome hardships and benefit from the economic boom of 20th century. Today, it is the Headquarter of a number of Fortune 500 companies and a favorite tourist hub.
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State of Hawaii
It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean.
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State of Iowa
Iowa offers seemingly endless vistas of rolling hills, lush cornfields, old fashioned barns and country churches. It also has lively cities, including state capital Des Moines.
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State of Idaho
One of the least populous states in the US, Idaho has vast tracts of unexplored wilderness, making it an ideal vacation spot for adventure sports enthusiasts. Its nickname is 'Gem State' because nearly every known type of gemstone has been found there.
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State of Illinois
Illinois is home to the third largest US city: Chicago: world famous for its innovative architecture, vibrant cultural and educational institutions, and for its colorful and turbulent political history.
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State of Indiana
Indiana is acclaimed as the home for Indy 500 Car Race, and is well known for its museums as well as lively arts and theater scenes. Its capital city, Indianapolis is full of natural beauty and rich history.
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State of Kansas
Kansas had a turbulent history as an Indian resettlement territory and anti slavery battleground. Its landscape is notable for rolling wheat fields, flatlands, sunflowers and tallgrass prairie.
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State of Kentucky
With its Appalachian Mountain landscapes and rolling rural pasturelands, where horses run on acres of bluegrass, Kentucky is easily one of the most picturesque states in the country. Well known for one of the most prestigious horse races, the Kentucky Derby.
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State of Louisiana
Renowned for its exotic landscapes, antebellum plantation homes, jazz and Mardi Gras, Louisiana is a state richly steeped in history and tradition.
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State of Massachusetts
Of all the New England states, Massachussetts has the most diverse mix of natural and man made attractions. Scenic seascapes and picturesque villages beckon along the eastern seaboard and Cape Cod. Venturing inland, visitors enjoy the beauty of historic towns where America’s early architecture is well preserved.
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State of Maryland
Maryland has an abundance of both natural attractions and historical sites. Water-related tourism is a mainstay of southern Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, the longest inland shoreline in the US, which attracts sailors, fishermen and seafood lovers who can indulge in the delicious local specialty.
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State of Maine
The largest state in New England, Maine is truly the Great Outdoors. It is known for its rocky coastline; low rolling mountains; heavily forested interior and picturesque waterways. Its seafood cuisines especially lobsters and clams are well renowned.
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State of Michigan
Michigan is one of the leading US states for recreational boating and the center of the American automotive industry. Michigan’s principal land mass, the so-called Lower Peninsula, is a mitten-shaped area surrounded by three Great lakes. This landmass contains the largest cities, including Detroit, and accounts for most of Michigan’s industry and population. The rugged Upper Peninsula is also a popular tourist getaway.
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State of Minnesota
Minnesota is known as ‘The Land of 10,000 Lakes’. While beautiful lakes have added to the state’s appeal as an affordable outdoors destination, it was the meandering rivers that actually shaped Minnesota’s history as an important trading and agricultural hub.
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State of Missouri
The land that is now Missouri was acquired from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Missouri earned the nickname ‘Gateway to the West’ because it served as a major departure point for expeditions and settlers heading to the west in the 19th century. The Missouri River bisects the state, linking its two largest cities – St Louis and Kansas City.
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State of Mississippi
Mississippi is the birthplace of Tennessee Williams, Elvis Presley, B.B.King and Oprah Winfrey. It is best known for the development of 'Blues Music' and the Civil Rights history.
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State of Montana
This is a beautiful state
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State of North Carolina
The sight of green fields dotted with plank-wood, tin-roofed drying sheds conjures up a classic image of North Carolina. Though tobacco-growing dominates the state’s center, the east is lined by miles of pristine Atlantic ocean beachfront, and the western mountains are among the most majestic found east of the Rockies.
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State of North Dakota
North Dakota has vast blue skies, tiny farming communities, endless wheat fields along its eastern half and rugged plateaus towards the west.
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State of Nebraska
Nebraska's vast, grassy expanses of open range, and ruts from old overland routes, epitomize the geography and history of the Great Plains. The state is crossed by many historic trails, and was explored by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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State of New Hampshire
New Hampshire's major recreational attractions include skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and mountaineering. It is also famous for its beautiful fall foliage, pristine lakes, ponds and the seacoast.
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State of New Jersey
Outside the urban, industrial manufacturing, railroad towns of Newark and Hoboken, New Jersey (The Garden State) is a gentle country of green and orderly small towns, dairy farms, rolling hills, pine forests and miles and miles of white sandy beaches along Atlantic ocean.
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State of New Mexico
New Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and unique mix of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo American people make it a fascinating place to visit. Its soft colors, gorgeous sunsets, vivid desert and mountainous landscapes have attracted generations of artists to the creative centers of Santa Fe and Taos.
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State of Nevada
Nevada is synonymous with fun, thanks to the presence of the world’s largest gambling and entertainment mecaa at glittering Las Vegas. Apart from the cities, rest of the state consists of ridge after ridge of rugged mountains dividing endless plains.
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State of New York
With its skyscrapers and bright lights, New York City is the city of superlatives. Home of the UN Headquarters, famous monuments, world renowned bridges, skyscrapers, and parks. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education and entertainment.
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State of Ohio
Ohio is a study in contrasts. As one of the nation’s largest agricultural producers, the state is dotted with picturesque farmland, small towns and recently settled Amish areas. Ohio also contains several of the country’s most urbanized industrial centers along the Ohio River.
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State of Oklahoma
Bordered by six states, Oklahoma is a cultural, geographical and historical crossroads, where jagged mountain ranges and High Plains mesas merge with forests, flatland wheat fields and vast grassy ranges. The state also has the nation’s largest Native American population.
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State of Oregon
Oregon is best known for its many scenic wonders - snowcapped mountains, flowing river gorges, verdant forests, desert vistas and its only national park (Crater Lake National Park).
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State of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s largest city, Philadelphia is also the birthplace of the nation. Its rich history, world-class art collections, special-interest museums, fine restaurants, hotels, and the nation’s largest landscaped public park combine to make the city one of America’s most popular destinations.
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State of Rhode Island
The smallest state in America, Rhode Island has a shoreline dotted with lovely islets and beaches. Home to Ivy League Brown University, opulent mansions and numerous lighthouses.
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State of South Carolina
By 1860’s, South Carolina became the first southern state to declare independence from the Union. Soon after, the first shot of the American Civil War, was fired at Fort Sumter. Today, the state’s ‘glory days’ of resistance and revolution are recreated at plantations, museums and monuments.
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State of South Dakota
Rivers, hills, buttes, rolling prairies, and badlands are South Dakota's defining geographical features. The Missouri River bisects the state from north to south, with corn fields to the east giving way to shortgrass prairie and rocky badlands to the west.
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State of Tennessee
Tennessee is known for its tremendous contribution to American roots music: from bluegrass, country, gospel, and blues, to rockabilly, rock ‘’ roll and soul.
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State of Texas
Texas is the largest of the contiguous states in the US and also among the most populous. While it size has inspired a love of all things large, its past as an independent nation has given Texans a sense of pride and a spirit of freedom, as is evident by the state flag that still carries the Lone Star, emblem of the Republic.
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State of Utah
Best known as world headquarters for the Mormon Church, Utah is also home to some of the most remarkable landscapes in the US. Temple Square, Sundance Film Festival, flurry of national parks and world class ski resorts are its major attractions.
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State of Virginia
There is enough history and natural beauty in Virginia to satisfy the most avid sightseer. In eastern Virginia is the old capital, Williamsburg, a living museum of the colonial era. To its west, the skyline Drive reveals the spectacular beauty of the Shenandoah National park and the Blue Ridge mountains. The state capital, Richmond, retains a charming Old South aura.
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State of Vermont
Vermont’s varied attractions are scattered throughout the state. Historic villages and natural splendors of national forests grace the south while Lake Champlain provides backdrop for the lively town of Burlington. Tourists are also drawn to the beautiful golf courses and ski resorts.
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State of Washington
The only US state named after a President, Washington has an extraordinary geographical diversity: from coastal Olympic peninsula to big named cities in the western region to sunny dry eastern part of the state.
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State of Wisconsin
Most Americans associate Wisconsin with cheese – because of its advertised nickname ‘America’s Dairyland’ or with beer, from Milwaukee’s many historic breweries. The state is also famed as the Midwest’s premier vacation destination.
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State of West Virginia
Set entirely within the Appalachian Mountains, this ‘Mountain State’ remains largely forested. It is known for a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, biking and hunting.
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State of Wyoming
This is a beautiful state
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