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What are some of the most populous counties in California?

All six of these counties make the top-20 list of most populated counties in the United States overall. Los Angeles tops the list overall for both the state and the country, with a population of over 10 million people according to the 2013 figures. San Diego and Orange County, in contrast, had only a little over 3 million people apiece, despite making the top-10 for the country's most-populated counties.

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What are some facts about Olean, New York?

In 1787, the area that includes what is now known as Olean was purchased from Native Americans by the Holland Land Company. Adam Hoops, a developer with the company, followed the purchase by obtaining the land of Cattaraugus County in 1804, which also encompassed Olean. Latin for "oil," Olean was named because it was initially rich in the resource. In 1807, a plague ravaged the town, killing many Native Americans and whites alike and causing some settlers and townspeople to take over business and duties from those who had died. The town of Olean stayed its original size until 1812 when the bou..

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What is the minimum legal drinking age in Cancun, Mexico?

Since the legal age is 18, families should recognize that older teens receive wristbands with unlimited access to alcohol at all-inclusive resorts. Customers can legally purchase alcohol 24 hours a day in Cancun, except during major elections. The Mexican government puts dry laws in place up to 72 hours before an election, and tourists are expected to follow the law. There are no specific laws regarding having alcohol in automobiles, but police do target drunk drivers.

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Where can you find prices for Katrina Cottages?

Katrina Cottages are small kit houses or cottages built after hurricane Katrina destroyed the homes of thousands of people in the New Orleans area in August 2005. These cottages are small, attractive, permanent and low priced. The trailer homes provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the people affected by hurricane Katrina were considered very inadequate and provided little protection from the elements. Some of the best Katrina Cottages are designed by Marianne Cusato.

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What are some fun things to do in New Port Richey, Florida?

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park provides outdoor recreational opportunities such as cycling, bird watching, hiking, camping and horseback riding. The area also has bodies of water that are open to fishing. Park facilities include a playground, volleyball courts, an athletic field and fire pits, while picnic facilities include five picnic shelters with grills and two fee-rental pavilions.\nNearby Anclote Key Preserve State Park sits alongside the Gulf Coast, and tourists can enjoy camping, cooking at fire pits and bird watching. Tourists must bring all of their own provisions, as the park lacks ..

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Where is China?

Spanning 3.7 million square miles, China has the third largest land area in the world, behind only Russia and Canada. It also has the largest population in the world, with 1.3 billion people, which makes up about 19 percent of the world's population. China's capital is Beijing, which is located in northeastern China, while its largest city is Shanghai, which is located in eastern central China.

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What kind of map shows district boundaries?

The United States Census Bureau produces several different reference maps with the information that it collects in the census, including congressional districts, state legislative districts, metropolitan areas and urban areas. Another reference map shows the distribution of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in the United States.\nThe United States Census Bureau also produces reference maps that show information about public use microdata areas, which are geographic units with at least 100,000 people that do not overlap and are contained within a single state.

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What are some amenities of Brown County State Park?

Regular fishing and ice fishing is available on Ogle Lake and Strahl Lake. Fish species include bass, bluegill and sometimes trout. Canoes, kayaks and rowboats are allowed on the larger Ogle Lake, but they must be launched from shore because there is no boat ramp. No motorized boats are allowed. An Indiana State Fishing License is required.\nThe park has roughly 12 miles of hiking trails and another 70 miles of bridal trails, with most of them in the southwestern and eastern ends of the park. Guests may ride their own horses or join a guided trail ride that starts at the Saddle Barn. Each hors..

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What is the oldest mountain range in North America?

Most of the Appalachian Mountains are covered in deciduous forests, which include oak, hickory and maple trees. Coal is a major industry in the Appalachian Mountains. Stone, oil, iron and timber are also produced in this region. North Carolina uses the timber to make furniture. The Appalachian Mountains are also home to the Appalachian Natural Scenic Trail, which is 200 miles long and is the longest foot path on the eastern coast.

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How did the Salton Sea form?

The Salton Sea is considered to be the largest lake in California that forms part of the state's Imperial Valley near the Gulf of California. It lies -227 feet below sea level and encompasses an area that is 45 miles long by 20 miles wide. The lake's shoreline stretches for 130 miles, providing 14 miles of recreational beach fronts for activities, such as camping, fishing, boating and bird watching.Geologists have determined that the area now occupied by Salton Sea has been naturally flooded by the Colorado River several times in the past. The present-day Salton Sea is the result of ..

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