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Orem
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.
Orem is an incorporated city in the north-central part of the state of Utah in Utah County. It is adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is about 45 miles south of Salt Lake City. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 84,324. By 2005 its population had been estimated to increase to 89,713, making it the fifth largest city in the state. Utah Valley State College is located in Orem. The Orem Owlz of the minor league baseball Pioneer League plays their home games at the college.
Orem uses the moniker Family City USA. The city, once known as Provo Bench, was named after Walter C. Orem, who operated a railroad line in the area in the early 1900's. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 square kilometers. The population density was 1,765.6 per square kilometers. The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival is sponsoring a mid-winter storytelling conference. Orem is located in the Alpine School District and is home to three high schools, three junior high schools, and 16 elementary schools. Utah Valley State College and Stevens-Henager College are also located in Orem.
In the city the population was spread out with 35.4 percent under the age of 18, 17.4 percent from 18 to 24, 25.8 percent from 25 to 44, 14.5 percent from 45 to 64, and 6.9 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.
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