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Famous for rolling plains and corn fields, Nebraska has a diverse population and economy. Learn about major cities like Omaha and some of the unique geographical features of Nebraska.

Featured Article: Geography of Grand Island

Grand Island, Nebraska, the seat of Hall County. It is in the east-central part of the state, in a farming and ranching area, and it has various manufacturing industries. See more »

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Geography of Nebraska

Nebraska, a state in the central United States. It occupies more than 77,000 square miles (some 200,000 km 2) of the prairies and plains lying west of the Missouri River.

Fremont-Nebraska

Fremont, Nebraska, the seat of Dodge County. It is on the Platte River, 33 miles (53 km) northwest of Omaha.

Geography of Grand Island

Grand Island, Nebraska, the seat of Hall County. It is in the east-central part of the state, in a farming and ranching area, and it has various manufacturing industries.

Geography of Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska, the state capital, second largest city in Nebraska, and seat of Lancaster County.

Geography of North Platte

North Platte, Nebraska, a city in Lincoln County. It lies at the junction of the North and South Platte rivers, in west-central Nebraska.

Geography of Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska, the largest city in the state and the seat of Douglas County. It lies on the west bank of the Missouri River, opposite Council Bluffs, Iowa.