Iowa

Iowa is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin and Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, and South Dakota and Nebraska to the west. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. In terms of land area it ranks 26th among U.S states at 56276 square miles (145753 km2). As of 2019, its population was estimated at 3155111 people ranking 31st in population for US states and territories making Iowa one of America’s more populous but least densely populated regions (population density 58people per sq mi/22people per km2).

The name “Iowa” originates from an Algonquian word meaning “the beautiful land”. First explored by French explorers Jacques Marquette & Louis Jolliet in 1673, who named it La Rivière des Sioux (“River of Suoix”), Iowa became part of New France until 1763 when it was ceded as part of Spain’s Louisiana Purchase all becoming US territory after 1803 with formal admission into union on December 281846 as 29th state alongside Wisconsin which had joined earlier that same day forming so called “Ioway-Wisconsin Pair” or Twin Territories; thus being first pair ever admitted together into Union paving way for future similar cases like Nevada & California joining simultaneously almost half century later 1898 .

Economically speaking agriculture has traditionally been important industry leading production across country including corn soybeans oats hogs cattle eggs dairy products sheep turkeys wool honey apples strawberries tomatoes potatoes sweetcorn watermelons pumpkins etc however since late 19th century manufacturing sector has seen major expansion due mainly automotive parts chemical related items military equipment commercial aircraft components food processing agricultural machinery mining machine tools plastics lumber furniture textiles processed foods sporting goods printing publishing materials paper products pharmaceuticals etc–all playing vital role both local economy overall economic health nation wide  that said while still engaged largely agrarian activities citizens also enjoy other aspects life such shopping entertainment sports recreation educational opportunities cultural amenities healthcare services technological advances financial investments along tourist attractions throughout entire region

Aside politics noting past hostilities between Native Americans early settlers iowans today live peaceful harmonious existence honoring history culture forging ahead towards brighter tomorrow setting example rest us should take serious look follow their lead