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Redding
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.
Redding is the county seat of Shasta County, California, USA, located on the Sacramento River and on Interstate 5 south of Shasta Lake. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,865. A 2004 estimate reports the city's population as 88,700. There are even rumors that it reached 100,000 in 2006, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Redding is also important as the largest city in the northern Sacramento Valley and the largest city on the 470-mile stretch of Interstate 5 between Sacramento, California and Eugene, Oregon. Both Redding and its neighbor to the south, Red Bluff, are popular with tourists.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1 percent under the age of 18, 9.7 percent from 18 to 24, 26.4 percent from 25 to 44, 22.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.5 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The historic Cascade Theatre which opened in 1935 has been restored and now operates as a multi use performance Arts center. The theatre is a shining example of Art Deco architecture of the period. It was listed on the California Register of Historic Resources on November 5, 1999 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2002. The Cascade Theatre was also the recipient of Art Deco Society of California Preservation Award on March 18, 2000.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Redding is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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