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Overland Park
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.
Overland Park is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas. It is located in Johnson County, a suburb of Kansas City, and is near Olathe, Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood. Carl R. Gerlach is the Mayor of the city. In 2006 CNN Money and Money magazine ranked Overland Park sixth on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States. In 2006, the estimated population is 167,500. Overland Park has one sister city, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 147.2 square kilometers. The population density in 2000 was 1,014.3 per square kilometers.
The city was incorporated as a first-class city on May 20, 1960, making it one of the youngest communities in Johnson County. The city is home to Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 1.2 square kilometers arboretum and botanical garden. In the city the population is spread out with 26.2 percent under the age of 18, 7.0 percent from 18 to 24, 32.5 percent from 25 to 44, 23.0 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.4 percent who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males.
The award-winning Johnson County Library provides access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people's lives. The Library includes 13 locations throughout Johnson County, including the Central Resource Library and Blue Valley Library in Overland Park that provide free wireless access. 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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