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Minneapolis – the largest city in Minnesota. It lies on the east side of the state, spread out among many lakes, 24 of which lie within the city limits. Because of this, Mineneapolis was called «City of Lakes». The great river Mississippi divides the city into two parts. Nearby Minneapolis is the capital of Minneapolis, St. Paul. Together they form a large corporation, known as the Twin Cities. The Polis, as it is known, is a city in Greek. And the first part of the term comes from Dacco languages and means &quo;water». The idea of naming the community that way originated with the first local schoolteacher. The Dakota Indians were the original inhabitants of the area when the first traders and fur trappers arrived in the 17th century. It was not until 1817 that permanent settlements appeared in the Minneapolis area. In 1867, Minneapolis became a city. It is also a very interesting city. Its attractions include the Basilica of St. Mary (1914), several art centers, theaters and concert halls, and the American Institute (actually a museum).
There is also Minneapolis – a sports center. Local professional teams are represented in all the leagues of the country (baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, American football), and the Minneapolis sports arenas are important cultural and public facilities. The citys restaurants have repeatedly been awarded the highest European level, and the city has been recognized as a model of a new national cuisine.
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- Air quality: 25 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: 410,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 39 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
- Best coworking space: Coco
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best short-haul air carrier: Jet Blue
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $2100
- Monthly costs for family: $4800
- Monthly costs for local: $1350
- Meal: $11
- Small Cola: $2
- Beer 1 Pint: $4
- Coffee: $3
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