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State: Iowa

Nickname: Hawkeye State

Capital: Des Moines

Area: 56.726

Population: 2.926.324

Climate: Monthly average temperatures range from a high of 30 degrees to a low of -14 degrees.

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Fun facts: Iowa's east and west borders are both formed 100% by water - the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Iowa was originally home to the Iowa Indians and the river was named after them. The word Iowa derives from the tribal name "Ayuxwa", which means 'one who puts to sleep'.

Are there any host families in this state? Yes