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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.
 
New Bedford is a municipality in Bristol County, Massachusetts, about 56 miles south of Boston, 31 miles southeast of Providence, Rhode Island and 8 miles east of Fall River. In 2000, the population of the city was 93,768 and an area of 62.2 square kilometers. New Bedford is nicknamed The Whaling City due to the fact that it was one of the most significant ports for the whaling industry. The city is considered one of the two major cities along the area of Massachusetts known as the South Coast along with Fall River.  
 
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9 percent under the age of 18, 9.5 percent from 18 to 24, 28.8 percent from 25 to 44, 20.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.7 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.
 
The early Bedford Village quickly became a commercial zone and from there became a major whaling and foreign trade port. New Bedford was able to remain wealthy due to its textile industry. New Bedford tourism centers on fairs and festivals including the Summerfest Folk Music and Arts Festival, the traditional Blessing of the Fleet and the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament the largest Portuguese cultural celebration in the nation.  
 
New Bedford is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in United States worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of United States.

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