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Staunton
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.
Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,853 inhabitants at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Augusta County. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Staunton along with nearby Waynesboro with Augusta county for statistical purposes. The city was originally named Augusta Courthouse and was the westernmost courthouse in British North America prior to the American Revolution.
Staunton was founded in 1747 and became an independent city on July 10, 1902. In 1908, Staunton was the first city in the world to adopt a city manager form of government, an outgrowth of the Progressive movement, which has been repeated in many locations since. In the city the population was spread out with 19.8 percent under the age of 18, 10.2 percent from 18 to 24, 27.8 percent from 25 to 44, 24.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 18.0 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.
Staunton 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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