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Although once described as the “Great American Desert,” Nebraska is now a breadbasket for the nation and much of the world. It ranks among the leading states in many agricultural production categories.


Capital Lincoln
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,961,504
Number of Pixels 222,594,470

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