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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Des_Moines,_IowaDes Moines, Iowa - Wikipedia

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   Des Moines (/ d ə ˈ m ɔɪ n / ⓘ də-MOYN) is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County with parts extending into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Des-MoinesDes Moines | Map, Population, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Des Moines, city, capital of Iowa, U.S., and seat (1845) of Polk county. The city lies on the Des Moines River at its juncture with the Raccoon River in the south-central part of the state. Situated in the heart of the Corn Belt, it is the focus of Iowa’s most populous metropolitan area, which.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Iowa-stateIowa | Flag, Facts, Maps, & Cities | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Iowa is bounded by the states of Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and Nebraska and South Dakota to the west. Des Moines, in the south-central part of the state, is the capital.

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6. thefactfile.org › u-s-states-and-capitalsList Of 50 States And Their Capitals - The Fact File

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   Aug 13, 2022 · The United States of America (USA) has 50 states. It is the second largest country in North America after Canada (largest) and followed by Mexico (third largest). The U.S. has 50 states, a federal district, and five territories. Here is a list of the 50 states and their capitals.

   Serial	State Name	State Capital	Postal Abbreviation
   1.	Alaska	Juneau	AK
   2.	Texas	Austin	TX
   3.	California	Sacramento	CA
   4.	Montana	Helena	MT

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7. www.worldatlas.com › maps › united-statesIowa Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Located in the south-central part of the state, at the confluence of Des Moines and Raccoon River is, Des Moines – the capital, the largest and the most populous city of Iowa. The city serves as a major communication hub and is also home to numerous insurance and financial services companies.

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8. www.busytourist.com › things-to-do-in-des-moines-iowa27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Des Moines (Iowa)

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   Aug 10, 2021 · As such, exciting and engaging things to do in Des Moines, Iowa are certainly not hard to come by. With both a cityscape, prairies, farmlands, state parks, and everything in between, the diversity of the city makes it an attractive travel destination.

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   Where is Des Moines Iowa located?

   • The city lies on the Des Moines River at its juncture with the Raccoon River in the south-central part of the state. Situated in the heart of the Corn Belt, it is the focus of Iowa’s most populous metropolitan area, which includes the cities West Des Moines, Urbandale, and Pleasant Hill.

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   Is Iowa a big state?

   • With an area of 145,743.8 sq. km, Iowa is the 26 th largest and the 30 th most populous state in the USA. Located in the south-central part of the state, at the confluence of Des Moines and Raccoon River is, Des Moines – the capital, the largest and the most populous city of Iowa.

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   When did Des Moines become a city?

   • The city started to rebuild from scratch. On September 22, 1851, Des Moines was incorporated as a city; the charter was approved by voters on October 18. In 1857, the name "Fort Des Moines" was shortened to "Des Moines", and it was designated as the second state capital, previously at Iowa City.

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   Where is Iowa located?

   • The State of Iowa is located in the north-central (Midwest) region of the United States. Iowa is bordered by the state of Minnesota in the north; by Wisconsin in the northeast; by Illinois in the east and southeast; by Missouri in the south; by Nebraska in the west and by South Dakota in the northwest.

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10. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › mapMap of Iowa State, USA - Nations Online Project

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    The detailed map shows the US state of Iowa with boundaries, the location of the state capital Des Moines, major cities and populated places, rivers and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways, and railroads.