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Iowa - Introduction
Area
56,276 square miles. 26th largest state of the USA.
Furthest North to Furthest South
210 miles.
Furthest East to Furthest West
320 miles.
Population Density
49 per square mile.
Licence Plate
Background: Blue.
Image: None.
Text: Iowa.
State Highway Marker Shield Design
A white circle on a square black background.
Derivation of Name
From the name of the Iowa Indians.
Nickname
The Hawkeye State.
Climate
Des Moines: January high 28F, July high 85F.
Official State Tourism Office
Tel (US):
- To request a copy of the vacation kit: 1-800-345-IOWA (1-800-345-4692)
- For the special events calendar 1-800-528-5265
Checked Jan-99.
Highway Conditions
Tel (US): 1-515-288-1047.
Departments of Transportation etc for each US state and Canadian province
State Parks
Official site. Checked Mar-97.
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