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Salem
Salem, situated in the middle of the Willamette River valley, 47 miles away Portland, is the capital of Oregon. Salem is the second largest city in Oregon State and it covers more than 47 square miles. It is just an hour away from the oceans in the west and an hour away from mountains in the east.
The current population of Salem is believed to be 147,215 (July 2005) and the growth rate is 1.5 percent per year.
Salem is the home for flourishing businessmen and economic diversity.
A leading economical developmental agency called SEDCOR (Strategic Economic Development Corporation) is active in Salem.
This is a non-profit and private agency and its motto is to contribute to the economic growth in the valley.
Salem is full of natural resources like plenty of area for development. For example it consists of 515 acres land available at Mill Creek Industrial Park for further development.
So far as education opportunities are concerned, Salem is fully equipped with renowned educational institutions. It boasts of exceptional K-12 school system and 5 major institutions for higher education.
Salem consists of many high quality chains of restaurants, hotels, motels and tourist attractions including museums and historic sites that appeal to every person that comes here.
Be it any sports tournaments, theater, arts Fairs or music, Salem leads in everything.
Apart from the magnificent main city area, many beautiful parks and historic districts can be seen. 1,869 acres of huge park land area is a big attraction for every resident and those who comes her for a visit.
Overall, Salem is a very beautiful place to live in.
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