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Lincoln is the second largest city in the state of Nebraska. This city is located in the eastern part of the state in Lancaster County, of which it is the county seat. Lincoln covers an area of around 94 square miles and is home to over 284,000 people, putting it in the top 74 most populous cities in the United States.
A key economic and cultural hub for the state of Nebraska, Lincoln is also the state capital. This city was founded back in 1856 and originally known as Lancaster but was renamed Lincoln in honor of Abraham Lincoln when it became the state capital in 1867. A very culturally diverse city, Lincoln has been used as a resettlement site for many refugees from nations like Sudan, Iraq, and Vietnam. Map
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