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Boynton Beach
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Boynton Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 60,389 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 66,885. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.1 square kilometers. 41.1 square kilometers of it is land and 1.0 square kilometers of it is water. In the city the population was spread out with 19.9 percent under the age of 18, 6.4 percent from 18 to 24, 28.1 percent from 25 to 44, 19.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 25.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
It was 1894, two years before Henry Flagler built his railroad that a former American Civil War major named Nathan S. Boynton first set eyes on the area that now bears his name. He was so impressed by the natural beauty of what he saw, the year-round sunshine and pristine beaches that he built the famous Boynton Beach Hotel to serve as his family's summer residence. The first settlers soon realized that an unlimited assortment of fruits and vegetables thrived in the fertile climate. Cultivated pineapples, tomatoes, mangos, oranges, lemons, grapefruits and limes were packed in crates and shipped by the ton on the newly built Florida East Coast Railroad to satisfy the appetites of hungry Americans across the country.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Boynton Beach is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. It also enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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