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Laquo;City of Gateway; St. Louis is on the right bank of the Great Mississippi River, just south of where the Missouri River enters the river. Territorially, Saint Louise is part of the state of Missouri, but it is an independent city that is not part of any county of the state. The citys environs – the hilly prairies. Being within the borders of «Alley of Nicaragua» Saint Louis is subject to hurricanes (winter – fog), cold winds from Canada, and warm currents from the Gulf of Mexico. Thats why the climate here is moderately constitutional.
Before the city was founded, the area of St. Louis was inhabited by a culture of turgon builders, who left behind a large number of similar structures. Because of this, Saint Louis is often referred to as a city of cougars. 1763 – the beginning of the citys history. The French colonists founded the settlement in honor of the French King «Saint Louis -Louis IÕ. In 1803, as a result of the «Louisiana Purchase; St. Louis, with its vast French-Louisiana lands, became a possession of the U.S.A. From there, the famous expedition of Louisiana and Clark to the shores of the Pacific Ocean began in 1804. With the development of the Mississippi and Mississippi Seaway and the rapid influx of immigrants, St. Louis grew rapidly in the mid-19th century. In 1904, the Worlds Fair was held here for the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The exhibition included the Games of the Third Summer Olympics. Since the 1950s, the citys population has steadily declined, with the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous city in the Midwest. Its 192 meters high, the tallest monument in the U.S. Very popular is Forest Park &nash; an area that houses several museums, a zoo, a planetarium, and a concert hall. Tourists can also visit several entertainment centers, the Botanical Gardens, and the sports arena in St. Louis. Near the city, a unique complex of 109 hogs – the Kahokoquia. These are remnants of the remains of the pre-Columbian city – the center of the culture of the farmers. Especially the 28-metre Monks Mound stands out.
In particular, the Mound of Mound of Mound of Mounds stands out.
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- Air quality: 34 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: 310,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 40 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 coffee 24/7: Coffee Cartel
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best coworking space: Nebula
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Barnes Jewish Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: Southwest
- Best intl air carrier: American
- Monthly costs for expat: $1800
- Monthly costs for family: $4100
- Monthly costs for local: $1200
- Meal: $10
- Small Cola: $1.7
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $3.5
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