General information and facts about the state of Iowa.
Quick Facts About Iowa
Statehood Day: December 28, 1946 (29th U.S. State)
State Capital: Des Moines
State Nickname: The Hawkeye State
Width: 310 miles (500 kilometers)
Length: 199 miles (320 kilometers)
Population: About 3 million as of 2010
Highest Point: Hawkeye Point at 1670 feet (509 meters)
Time Zone: Central
Abbreviation: IA
Wikipedia Introduction to Iowa
Article with information about Iowa's history, geography,
climate, demographics, cities, population, regions,
attractions, economy, transportation,
laws, education, sports, state symbols, and notable
Iowa residents.
State Symbols of Iowa
Includes information about the official state symbols
of the state of Iowa, including the state
bird, flag, flower, motto, nickname, quarter,
rock, seal, song, tree,
and how the state of Iowa got its name.
Iowa's Border States
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Illinois
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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South Dakota
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Wisconsin
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