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Missoula
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.
Missoula is a city in and the county seat of Missoula County in western Montana, United States. It is the principal city of the Missoula, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Missoula County. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population was 57,053, making it the second-largest city in Montana, behind Billings. Missoula is the home of the University of Montana. Missoula is nicknamed the Garden City. The state flower of Montana, the bitterroot, grows near Missoula. Local newspapers include the Missoulian and the Missoula Independent.
Missoula is located within the flyfishing Golden Triangle and is a popular area for hunting mule deer, elk, bear, moose and other game animals. This provides Missoula with an ample tourism industry based on hunting and fishing.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 61.9 square kilometers. In the city the population was spread out with 19.7 percent under the age of 18, 20.7 percent from 18 to 24, 29.4 percent from 25 to 44, 19.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 10.4 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Missoula enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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