Nebraska is bordered by South Dakota on the north, by Iowan and Missouri on the east, by Kansas and Colorado on the south, and by Wyoming on the west. Nebraska is the 16th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 1.7 million, is the 38th most populous state. Major industries of Nebraska include farming (corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum), grain processing, meat-packing, and the Air Force Strategic Air Command, Nebraska was admitted to the Union as the 37th state on March 1, 1867. The name Nebraska is from an Oto Indian word that means "flat water" (referring to the Platte River, which means "flat river" in French). Nebraska's nickname is the Cornhusker State, and The Tree Planters' State.
Nebraska has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes.
State Capital: Lincoln State Motto: "Equality before the law" State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Flower: Goldenrod State Song: Beautiful Nebraska State Tree: Cottonwood State Gem: Blue Chalcedony State Fish: Channel catfish
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
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Norfolk
$215,750
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North Platte
$195,762
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Kearney
$223,750
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
