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Iowa
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This state, which the world mostly hears about once every four years when the voting for the American presidential primaries begins, is above all a vast, flat, and rural expanse where corn and soybeans grow in abundance, dotted with a few mid-sized cities (by American standards), including its capital, Des Moines. In terms of tourism, Iowa remains one of the least visited states in the Union.
Overview
This state, which the world mostly hears about once every four years when the voting for the American presidential primaries begins, is above all a vast, flat, and rural expanse where corn and soybeans grow in abundance, dotted with a few mid-sized cities (by American standards), including its capital Des Moines. In terms of tourism, Iowa remains one of the least visited states in the Union.
Key Facts
- Type of place: state.
- Location: west of Chicago, just before the Great Plains.
- Code: IA
- Entry into the Union: 1846 (29th).
- Local time: .
- Capital: Des Moines.
- Main cities: Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City...
- Population: 3,124,000 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 145,743 km².
- Density: 21.5 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Hawkeye Point (509 m).
- Lowest point: Mississippi River (146 m).
- Coastline: 0 km.
- Interests (out of ): Nature-adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation-holidays .
- Website: http://www.traveliowa.com
Main Cities
Tourist Attractions
Cities and Their Heritage
Beaches and Lakeshores
There are no beaches or seashores in Iowa. Only the Iowa Great Lakes, which are three lakes in the northwest of the state, are used locally for swimming and water activities.
Nature and Outdoor Activities
With its vast corn and soybean fields, Iowa presents a flat and monotonous landscape where, in addition, outdoor activities are quite limited.