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States in the South-West:
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New Mexico-
Population: 1,829,146
Capital: Santa Fe
Known For: Rich Indian Culture, Roswell crash
Attractions: Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands
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Arizona-
Population: 5,130,632
Capital: Phoenix
Known For: Hot, dry climate, Navajo and Hopi Indian Culture
Attractions: Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon
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Oklahoma-
Population: 3,450,654
Capital: Oklahoma City
Known For: 250,000 Native American population
Attractions: Woolaroc Ranch Museum, Oklahoma City Zoo
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Texas-
Population: 21,518,555
Capital: Austin
Known For: Oil, Agriculture, Dallas Cowboys
Attractions: Alamo, NASA, Big Bend National Park
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Rocky Mountain States:
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Colorado (capital: Denver)
Idaho (capital: Boise)
Montana (capital: Helena)
Nevada (capital: Carson City)
Utah (capital: Salt Lake City)
Wyoming (capital: Cheyenne)
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Mid-Western States:
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Illinois (capital: Springfield)
Indiana (capital: Indianapolis)
Iowa (capital: Des Moines)
Kansas (capital: Topeka)
Michigan (capital: Lansing)
Minnesota (capital: St. Paul)
Missouri (capital: Jefferson City)
Nebraska (capital: Lincoln)
North Dakota (capital: Bismark)
Ohio (capital: Columbus)
South Dakota (capital: Pierre)
Wisconsin (capital: Madison)
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Pacific Coast States:
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Alaska (capital: Juneau)
California (capital: Sacramento)
Hawaii (capital: Honolulu)
Oregon (capital: Salem)
Washington (capital: Olympia)
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Total: 27 States in the West
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Last update February 9, 2004
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