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Roanoke
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.
Roanoke is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city of Roanoke is adjacent to the city of Salem and the town of Vinton and is otherwise surrounded by, but politically separate from, Roanoke County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,911. The United States Census Bureau includes in Roanoke's metropolitan area the counties of Botetourt, Franklin, Craig and Roanoke, and the cities of Salem and Roanoke.
The town of Big Lick was established in 1852 and chartered in 1874. It was named for a large outcropping of salt which drew the wildlife to the site near the Roanoke River.It became the town of Roanoke in 1882 and was chartered as the independent city of Roanoke in 1884. The name Roanoke is said to have originated from an Algonquin word for shell money, but the town was almost certainly renamed for the river that bisected it and the county that had surrounded it since 1838. It grew frequently through annexation through the middle of the 20th century.
Today, Roanoke is known for its Chili Cook-Off, Strawberry Festival, and the large red, white, and blue illuminated Mill Mountain Star on Mill Mountain, which is visible from many points in the city and surrounding valley. Roanoke has a weak mayor-city manager form of government. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.6 percent under the age of 18, 8.2 percent from 18 to 24, 30.5 percent from 25 to 44, 22.3 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.4 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Roanoke is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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