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Hattiesburg
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.
Hattiesburg is a municipality in Forrest County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. It is the principal city of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties. It is Mississippi's fourth largest city and is known as The Hub City. It is the county seat of Forrest County, but the city has grown in recent years to include a portion of eastern Lamar County. In 2000, the population of the city was 44,779 and an area of 128.6 square kilometers.
The city of Hattiesburg was incorporated in 1884 with a population of approximately 400. In the city the population was spread out with 21.5 percent under the age of 18, 24.4 percent from 18 to 24, 26.3 percent from 25 to 44, 16.0 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were approximately 81.3 males.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Hattiesburg is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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