2. IOWA Iowa is one of the 50 states of the United States of America, located in the Midwest Region of the country.

3. Des Moines Des Moines is the capital of Iowa, with a population of 194,163 inhabitants. With a density of 20.5 inhabitants / km ²

4. The city has a total area of 200.1 square km. 196.3 are land and 3.8 water.

6. Weather Iowa, like most of the Midwest region has a humid continental climate throughout the state with temperature extremes of both heat and cold. The average annual temperature in Des Moines is 10 ° C.

7. Iowa has an average of 50 days of thunderstorm activity for year. Some of these storms may be severe with strong winds and hail.

8. Many of these storms cause big floods or inundations.

9. Races and ethnicities • The 91.0% are white (Europeans or descendants of Europeans). • 3.8% are Latino or Hispanic (which is dominated by Mexicans). • The 2.3% are African Americans. • 1.5% are Asian. • The remains of other races.

10. Religion Christianity- 86% Other Religions- 1% Non-religious- 14%

11. Economy Currency of U.S.

12. The primary sector accounts for 4% (agriculture, livestock and fisheries), the secondary sector accounts for 26% (manufacturing) and finally the tertiary sector contributes 70% (trade)

13. Typical Animals swan cow pig deer Mammoth Horse

14. Landscapes