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Chico
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.
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. The city is the cultural, economic and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley. Chico is home to California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Chico was founded by General John Bidwell, a member of one of the first wagontrains to reach California in 1843. Bidwell first came to the area in that same year as an employee of John Sutter.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.9 square kilometers. Chico and the Sacramento Valley have a typically Mediterranean climate. In the city the population was spread out with 21.1 percent under the age of 18, 27.0 percent from 18 to 24, 26.8 percent from 25 to 44, 15.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 9.9 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.
Chico experiences a boom with day tourists, owing to the clear air, town character with rich culture, high quality of life and conspicuously original history. The picturesque scenery, the majesty of nature, the slow pace of life, and the welcoming nature of its people also combine to make this region one of the most important tourist attractions in United States.
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