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Memopolis – the largest city in Tennessee. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, on the border with two states – Mississippi and Arcansas. The Méméditerranée lies at the mouth of the river Oulau into the Mémédicene. The urban agglomeration also includes the townships of neighboring states. There are four monuments that link Municipality to Aricanazas, one of which is ‐Ernando de Soto; ‐ the citys current symbol.
Before colonization, the territory of Municipality was inhabited by the Chichicaso tribes. In the 16th century, the expedition of the Englishman Ernando de Soto arrived there. Later, the French investigate the territory. The settlement was founded in 1819 and named after the capital of ancient Egypt, Mophos. The city grew due to its advantageous location. Local plantations of cotton and other crops required a great deal of labor, and for that reason Memphis was at one time the largest nonviolent market in the American South. The Civil War saw the city in the Confederacy, but in 1862 it was conquered by the North Koreans, who turned Maupolis into a supply base. It was also the home of the wood trade, and in the 1950s it had the biggest mule market in the world. At the same time, Memphis has a high crime rate, both in Tennessee and across the U.S. For example, Martin Luther Kings son was killed in Memphis.
But the city also has something to brag about culturally. In the 1950s, Memphis was the center of the blues and nascent rock n roll. The stars of the time have been associated with it or otherwise: Johnnie Kesh, B.B. King, Maddie Waters, Howlin Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charles Perkins and, of course, the King himself, Elvis Précelly. Unusually, there are many music festivals in the city, the most famous of which is Billy Strait. In addition, Memphis is home to many of the worlds most important architectural treasures, including the World Carnival and the World Cup of Barbecue.
Memphos has many historic architectural features. They are mainly cultural buildings and some administrative buildings. Other than that, there are museums, parks, and sports arenas. Archaeological sites include the village of Chucakalisa, which includes museums, reconstructions of the settlement and kurgans.
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- Air quality: 37 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: 650,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 33 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: Apartment List
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: Es 24-Hour Cafe
- Best taxi: Uber
- Best coworking space: CoWork Memphis
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Saint Francis Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: Jet Blue
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $1900
- Monthly costs for family: $4100
- Monthly costs for local: $1150
- Meal: $9
- Small Cola: $1.5
- Beer 1 Pint: $4.5
- Coffee: $3
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