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Paragould
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.
Paragould is a city in Greene County in United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 23,775 inhabitants and it is the fastest growing city in the Arkansas Delta. The city is the county seat of Greene County. Its name combines the last names of J.W. Paramore and Jay Gould, the owners of the two railroads that originally crossed there it is believed to be the only city in the world with this name.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 80.2 square kilometers. The population density was 275.9 per square kilometers. There were 9,789 housing units at an average density of 122.7 per square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 24.8 percent under the age of 18, 9.6 percent from 18 to 24, 28.0 percent from 25 to 44, 21.7 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.8 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
Paragould experiences a boom with day tourists, owing to the clear air, town character with rich culture, high quality of life and conspicuously original history. The picturesque scenery, the majesty of nature, the slow pace of life, and the welcoming nature of its people also combine to make this region one of the most important tourist attractions in United States.
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