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General Information
Nickname : Hawkeye State
State Bird : Eastern Goldfinch
State Flower : Wild Rose
Capital : Des Moines
Date of Admission to the Union : Dec 28th , 1846
Population : 2.926.324 (2000)
Population Density : 20.1/Sq Km
Iowa
Almost
95 per cent of Iowa’s gently undulating land is given over to
agriculture, but dotted across the landscape are many scenic parks, lakes
and recreation areas, such as East and West Okoboji, Spirit
Lake and Clear Lake Its rich cultural heritage can be seen in
the German Amana Colonies, with their many historic sites and museums. Iowa
City is dominated by the University of Iowa
campus. The city also boasts the beautiful Old Capitol
building
among the cluster of historic buildings called the Pentacrest. Museums
include the Museum of Natural History and the
Medical Museum in the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics. The Amana Colonies are
situated alongside 
the
Iowa River. They welcome tourists to the Museum
of Amana History, Community Church, Communal
Kitchen Museum and the Cooper Shop Museum. They
are renowned for their friendly nature, and their German heritage is
evident in the local restaurants, which serve family-style portions of
traditional dishes. The South Amana Barn Museum
is an unusual museum that depicts the course of American history in
miniature. Des Moines has a great selection
of amusements for children including the Science
Center of Iowa, which transports visitors out of this world with
impressive laser shows and simulated space shuttle flights. Other sights
in Des Moines are the State Historical Museum and
Archives, Botanical
Center, Des Moines Art Center and Jordan
House. The city also hosts a number of annual events such as the Iowa
State Fair in August and a Jazz in July celebration, with
free daily jazz concerts throughout the city. Just out of town, the
community of Indianola is the setting for the National
Balloon Museum, which holds the colorful National
Balloon Classic in July.
Other Iowa attractions include the Boone and Scenic
Valley Railroad; Effigy Mounds National Monument, with its relics
of ancient Native American culture; and Fort Dodge,
now restored as a museum.
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Pictures
Cedar Rapids City, Iowa. The picture was taken from the 24th floor of an apartment building in Downtown.
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On the way to South Dakota with friend Vijay. A river is seen just behind us.
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Jhinuk is playing in a Park near downtown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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At Airport parking lot with my elder brother Kalpa.
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