Iowa City, IA

Overall Score

3.9

Ayewa, the state of the Falcons Eye, is in the interstices of Missouri and Mississippi. It is part of the Great Periphery of Northern America, so the landscape is quite diverse – The steppes are vast, but in the north they turn into high elevations, where the highest point is Falcons Eye Mountain (509 meters). It is named after the tribe of the Ayeves, who lived mainly in Naberezk.

Fruitful soils, a moderate continental climate, and a large number of plantations have favored the development of farming – the main activity of the inhabitants of A�wa. Especially a lot of corn, which is the reason why Aiowa is also known as the Cucumber State. Stone coal is also mined here. There are occasional natural disasters: wars, floods, hurricanes.

The territory of Aiowa was inhabited by several ethnic groups of Indians: Muscovites, Aiwows, Pothatians, Sioux, and others. By the mid-17th century, when the first Europeans were here, the Indians were farming. In 1673, the Franks of Y. Marquette and Le Jolieu described the lands and local tribes, declaring them to be the property of France. In 1763 Aeneuva was ceded to Spain, in 1800 to France. In 1803, the United States bought Aiowa. Fort Madison was the first permanent settlement of Europeans to survive to this day. During the Anglo-American War (1812-15), the Indians of Aeneuve supported the Americans because the American authorities had introduced a policy of expulsion of the Indians. In 1846, the territory of Aiowa, which had been established ten years earlier, became a state. In the Civil War, Àéjèveauvais was supported by the North.

Aéjèveau – a classy «one-story» América. There are no metropolises in the state; the towns are small, quiet, with moderate, provincial life. Tourists can visit several museums (science, art, and art) and exhibits, Fort Madison, and the Des Moines Botanical Center. Also popular are ethnic excursions to German (Amman), Dutch (Amish) villages, where the traditions of the first settlers have been preserved. In Aioves, outdoor recreation and fishing are popular. There are also air balloon competitions.

Overall Score

3.9
  • Air quality: 31 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 74,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 34 Mbps
  • Best wireless: T Mobile
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: Craigslist
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best hospital: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Best intl air carrier: United
  • Monthly costs for expat: $1700
  • Monthly costs for family: $4200
  • Monthly costs for local: $1200
  • Meal: $10
  • Small Cola: $1.7
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $4


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