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Quincy
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.
Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts and bears the nickname the city of Presidents. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 88,025. Quincy was formed in 1792 and named for Colonel John Quincy, and was originally part of Braintree. Contrary to appearances, the city's name is pronounced as Quinzy.
The city of Quincy is located on the eastern coast of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which lies in the center of New England in the northeastern region of the United States. The city is approximately 7 miles southeast of downtown Boston; 43 miles from Providence, Rhode Island and 100 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, 150 miles from Albany, New York, and 225 miles from New York, New York. It neighbors the towns of Weymouth to the east, Braintree and Randolph to the south, Milton to the west and Boston to the north. Highways 93 intersect the City, as does the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Red Line Subway and old colony commuter line to Boston.
In the city the population was spread out with 17.5 percent under the age of 18, 8.1 percent from 18 to 24, 36.1 percent from 25 to 44, 22.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.3 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
Today Quincy continues to attract professionals from Metro Boston and immigrants from around the world, in particular Asians, thereby adding to the cultural diversity of the community. They come for Quincy's numerous economic opportunities in a multitude of trades and industries, as well as a superior quality of life in close proximity to Boston. Quincy also continues to attract urban professionals and corporate offices from Boston.
Quincy is said the place of best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times. It enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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