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Holland
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.
Holland is a municipality in the western region of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located on Lake Macatawa and the Black River a few miles east of Lake Michigan. In 2005, the population of the city was 200,000 and an area of 44.5 square kilometers. Holland has a huge percentage of citizens of Dutch American heritage, many who still practice forms of the Dutch Reformed faith brought by the original settlers. It is home to Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, institutions of the Reformed Church in America. The city is best known for its Tulip Time Festival, the nationally recognized downtown and its rich Dutch history.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1 percent under the age of 18, 17.5 percent from 18 to 24, 27.4 percent from 25 to 44, 15.5 percent from 45 to 64, and 13.5 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The current mayor of Holland is Albert H. McGeehan, serving the city since 1993.
United States is a popular travel destination for visitors and globe trotters from all over the world who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, various local cuisine, hospitality and safety.
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