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What are some of the major landforms in Indiana?

The state of Indiana is located between Ohio and Illinois, with Lake Michigan bordering it on the northern edge. The average elevation is 700 feet. The landscape of the state allows for a considerable amount of agriculture, manufacture and mining. The most important river in Indiana is the Ohio, which is also the border with Kentucky. Other significant rivers in Indiana include Tippecanoe River, Kankakee River, Patoka River and White River.

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How many cities are there in Texas?

The cities of Texas are distributed among 254 counties. The largest city in the Lone Star State is Houston, with an estimated 2.2 million residents, followed by San Antonio and Dallas, with 1.4 and 1.2 million, respectively. Rounding out the top 10 are the capital city of Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano and Laredo.

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What cruise lines offer three-day riverboat cruises?

The Starved Rock State Park Cruise travels the Illinois River and docks at Starved Rock Landing. During the trip, passengers explore 18 canyons and other areas of the park and get a visit from a Mark Twain impersonator.\nPassengers on The Land of Lincoln Cruise sail the Illinois River and stop in Frederick, Illinois, for a visit to the Illinois State Museum. Day two takes passengers to Grafton, Illinois, where they spend the night at a lodge in Pere Marquette State Park. Day three includes sailing the Mississippi River and visiting the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, Illinois.\nThe St. ..

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What are some fun Wisconsin facts for kids?

The origin of Wisconsin's name is a Native American word for the region's primary river. The name means "gathering of the water" and was originally spelled by French explorers as Miscous, Miskonsing, Mesconsin and then Ouisconsin. States that border Wisconsin include Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa.\nWisconsin's nickname is the Badger State because its earliest white inhabitants were lead miners who burrowed into the hills rather than set up permanent housing. This action was a strategy to avoid wasting resources and time.\nThe Republican Party was established in Wisconsi..

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What are some river boat cruises near Detroit?

The Detroit Princess Riverboat is a former gambling cruiser that used to sail in Illinois. It no longer offers casino gaming, but hosts regular themed cruises along the Detroit River. The boat has five decks that hold up to 1,500 people per cruise, and it features a restaurant on board.\nDiamond Jack's River Tours offers narrated sightseeing tours of the Detroit River. These depart from both downtown Detroit and Wynadotte. The company has two single-deck ferry boats and one two-deck boat in its fleet. The passenger count varies with each boat between 125 to 200, and each boat has a dinner..

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Has the boundary of Germany ever changed?

Countries that once controlled the area currently known as Germany include France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and Northern Italy. The German Empire didn't emerge until the late 19th century, after being under the rule of the Holy Roman Empire and Napoleon.\n\nAfter World War I, Germany was stripped of its colonies and forced to cede land to Denmark, France, Poland and others. After World War II, it was divided between East Germany and West Germany. The countries were reunited in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Where can you get a train ride in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania?

The Lehigh Gorge train runs from May through December. Due to increased demand in October, the trip lasts only 45 minutes.\nAnother train route is the Hometown High Bridge trip, which runs from the Jim Thorpe station to Hometown Bridge and back. This train runs only in October.\nThe Bike Train runs from Jim Thorpe to White Haven, 25 miles away. Passengers bring their bikes or rent them from Pocono Biking and ride them back. A shuttle is available for those who prefer a return ride.

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What is the Dominican Republic's famous landmark?

Visitors to El Limon encounter tropical flowers and cocoa plants on their way to see the waterfall. Some travelers even ride to the waterfall on horseback.\nAlcázar De Colón is another famous landmark in the Dominican Republic. This is the home where the son of Christopher Columbus lived. Travelers also visit Basílica de la Santísima Cruz de El Seibo, a church just a short distance from Central El Seibo, Carlos Goico's house in downtown Santo Domingo and the National Pantheon, which is the burial site for some of the country's most famous citizens.

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What kinds of real estate are found in Lake Placid, Florida?

Lake Placid is located in Highlands County in central Florida. It is known as the "Town of Murals" because more than 40 murals are painted throughout the town. Lake Placid is also known as the "The Caladium Capital of the World" due to 98 percent of the world receiving caladium bulbs from the town. The population is 2,223 based on the 2010 United States Census.Due to the soft seller's market, there are more buyers interested in real estate in Lake Placid than available sellers. This may create a bidding war for homes, notes Realtor.com. There is low availability for rental property in the..

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What are some of the main tourist attractions in Cozumel?

Faro Celerain Eco Park provides 2,500 acres of habitat for wildlife such as crocodiles, sea turtles and exotic birds. Popular activities for tourists of the park include wildlife watching, swimming, kayaking and exploring. El Caracol Mayan ruins and the Faro Celerain Lighthouse are additional attractions at Faro Celerain Eco Park. The park offers a visitor information center on the premises.\nTourists visit Palancar Beach for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing and diving. There are also several restaurants in the area. Stingray Beach provides snorkelers the opportunity to swim up to and a..

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