Political Geography

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A county seat is the administrative center, capital, or “seat of government” for a county or civil parish. It is the location where county government offices, local courts, and the board of commissioners are typically housed. 🏛️ While the term is used primarily in the United States, Canada, and China, similar concepts exist globally under […]

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Midwestern United States 5 (2)

The Midwestern United States, commonly referred to as the Midwest, is one of the four census-defined regions of the United States. It encompasses the north-central part of the country and is traditionally known as “America’s Heartland” due to its historical role in agriculture, industry, and cultural development. The Midwest is notable for its vast farmlands,

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