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Bishop
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.
Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, USA. The population was 3,575 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Bishop Creek, flowing out of the Sierra Nevada are the creek was named after Samuel Addison Bishop, a settler in the Owens Valley. Bishop is also dubbed the Mule Capitol of the World and a week long-festival called Mule Days has been held since 1969 on the week of Memorial Day, celebrating the contributions of Pack-Mules to the area. The festival attracts a large number of tourists, primarily from the Southern California area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 square kilometers, all land. In the city the population was spread out with 24.2 percent under the age of 18, 7.3 percent from 18 to 24, 26.5 percent from 25 to 44, 22.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 19.2 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Bishop enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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