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Johnson City
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.
Johnson City is a city in Washington County, Tennessee. Its small part of the city is located within Sullivan County, Tennessee, to the northeast and Carter County, Tennessee, to the southeast. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,469 inhabitants. Johnson City is the home of East Tennessee State University, a public school with an enrollment of over 12,000 students.
Johnson City founded in 1856 by Henry Johnson as a railroad station called Johnson's Depot, Johnson City became a major railway center for the southeast, as three railway lines crossed in the downtown area. Johnson City served as headquarters for the legendary narrow gauge East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad built in the 1880s and the Carolina, Clinchfield, and Ohio Railway. Johnson City is located at to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 102.5 square kilometers.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.8 percent under the age of 18, 13.7 percent from 18 to 24, 28.1 percent from 25 to 44, 22.5 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.9 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.
Johnson City 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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