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What are some American states and their capitals?

Albany, New York was first called Fort Orange and settled largely by the Dutch. The explorer Henry Hudson chose the site of Albany in the 1600s, mostly because his ship could travel no further up the river ultimately named after him. Albany became the state capital in 1797.\nColumbia, South Carolina was selected as the state's capital in 1786. It is the second planned city in the United States, but had no paved streets until 1908.\nSacramento, California is about 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and is actually California's sixth capital. Its population as of 2013 was 470,000.\nOl..

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What municipalities are in Canada's Region of Peel

Also referred to as the Peel Region, it has a total surface area of 1,246 square kilometers with a population of 1.29 million people, according to the 2011 census. Out of this population, 713, 443 people were living in Mississauga and 523,911 people in Brampton, while only 59,460 residents were inhabitants of Caledon. Most of the people in the Region of Peel’s population are young.\nThe region is home to Toronto Pearson International Airport and seven 400-series highways. The region of Peel is a highly developed municipality with a vibrant socio-political setup. Its three municipalities are ..

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What are some things to do in Topsfield, Massachusetts?

Topsfield offers tourists plenty of opportunities to get in touch with nature at the 3,000-acre Willowdale State Forest. Visitors can hike, bike or go horseback riding along 40 miles of trails that lead along swamp areas, marshlands, ponds and forests.\nAnimal lovers can visit the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, a 1,954-acre area that boasts a variety of habitats from wetlands and fields to meadows and forests. The sanctuary, formed by ancient ice glaciers, is home to blue herons, eastern bluebirds and tree swallows as well as painted turtles, river otters and beavers. Visitors can go canoei..

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Where can you find a DTW Airport terminal map?

The first map for each terminal displays the locations of the gates, while the second shows a cross section view of the different levels of each terminal. The third map indicates the location and type of parking lots available, together with the roadways surrounding each terminal. The map of the gates for McNamara terminal also displays the airport's Express Tram route and stations.

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What are some common city names in America?

The only states that do not have a city named Riverside are Hawaii, Alaska, Louisiana and Oklahoma.\nSome other common city names include Fairview (in 43 states), Franklin (in 42 states) and Midway (in 40 states). Other frequently used names include Fairfield (in 39 states), Pleasant Valley (in 39 states), Troy (in 39 states), Liberty (in 38 states) and Union (in 38 states). Salem appears in 36 states.\nSurprisingly, Tilque found that Springfield, commonly assumed to be one of the most common city names, did not even make the top 10 list. Springfield appears only in 32 places, five of which ar..

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What are some of the major food products of Mexico?

Mild, buttery avocado helps offset the spiciness of many Mexican dishes, and unlike cuisine in the United States, savory dishes such as mole uses chocolate. Beans come in many different varieties and are usually served at every meal. Corn is the basis for meals such as tamales, enchiladas and corn tortillas. Tomatoes are found in dishes such as salsa, and come in both red and green varieties. The way these ingredients and other staples of the Mexican diet are used is a reflection of different areas of the country.

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Is Surrey part of the Greater Vancouver directory in British Columbia?

Surrey is situated in the south of the Metro Vancouver Region, bordered by the Corporation of Delta to the west, the Township of Langley to the east, and the U.S.state of Washington to the south. The Fraser River runs along its entire northern border, and the City of White Rock sits along its southwest coastline. Surrey comprises six town centers: Fleetwood, Whalley, Guildford, Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey.

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What animals are in Morocco?

There are 138 mammal species in Morocco. Elephants, North African elephant shrews, crested porcupines, sand rats, common pipistrelles, cheetahs, African wildcats, striped hyenas, Barbary stags, Cuvier's gazelles, addaxes and Egyptian mongooses call Morocco their home.\nThe livestock population is large, with over 28 million sheep, goats and cattle. This statistic does not include mules, camels or horses that are commonly used. Our Africa states that wild mountain sheep or Mouflons inhabit a large area of the Atlas region. The Mouflon is the ancestor of all other sheep varieties.\nThe Berb..

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Where are some good apple orchards in Michigan?

There are quite a few pick-your-own apple orchards in both the southwest and southeast parts of the Lower Peninsula. Michigan is ranked third in the United States for apple production, with over 7.5 million apple trees. Most of its orchards are located throughout the Lower Peninsula on small, family-run farms. Ninety-nine percent of Michigan's orchards have less than 100 acres of apple trees.

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What are some good sources for finding an Old Chisholm trail map?

The Chisholm Trail was established after the Civil War as a way for cattle ranchers to drive their cattle from Texas to Kansas. Joseph McCoy wanted a more direct route through Indian Territory that connected to the railroads traveling west from Kansas Territory. He worked with the railroad company to establish a hotel and cattle pens in Abilene. McCoy then hired surveyors to mark a route back to Texas. They followed Jesse Chisholm's trade road and connected Abilene Kansas to the Red River station in Texas.A map of the Chisholm Trail shows the route used by the cattle ranches and marks off..

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