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Lafayette
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.
Lafayette is a city on the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Lafayette is the parish seat. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 110,257 inhabitants in 2004 census estimate and has metro area's population at 246,160 inhabitants. It is the fourth largest city in the state. The city was founded as Vermilionville in 1821 by a French speaking Acadian named Jean Mouton. In 1884, it was renamed for the Marquis de Lafayette, who assisted the United States during its Revolutionary War.
Lafayette has a strong tourism industry, attracted by the Cajun and Creole cultures of the surrounding region and hosts the annual Festival de Musique Acadienne, Festivals Acadiens, and the annual Festival International de Louisiane. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 123.5 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 25.1 percent under the age of 18, 13.3 percent from 18 to 24, 29.5 percent from 25 to 44, 20.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.2 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
Lafayette is also known as the city of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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