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The Midwest of the United States is a large chunk in the centre of the country consisting of 12 states. 

Each state has its own unique identity. Some of the states form part of the Great Lakes region, which includes Lake Michigan, the only lake located entirely within the US. 

The largest city in the Midwest is Chicago, a hub of industry and innovation. However, other states such as Michigan and Ohio are known for their sweeping landscapes. 

Seattle is an American metropolis in the northwestern state of Washington, constructed as a port town on the Atlantic Ocean. Education is an integral part of the city, with eight higher learning institutions and more than half of the population has a college degree.

Seattle is also hailed as the birthplace of many big corporations including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Amazon.

Washington DC is the federal capital of the US and sits at the beating heart of the nation’s political and cultural scene. The city is peppered with monuments many along the National Mall. The nation’s history is preserved in the city’s famous museums including the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress (the largest in the world) and the National Archives, which house the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.

California has it all: glorious sunshine, perfect beaches, bustling cities, rugged mountains and some of the most prestigious universities in the world. From the showbiz whirl of Hollywood to the cutting-edge innovation of Silicon Valley, California has been the birthplace of culture and technology that has spread around the globe.

The state’s relaxed, welcoming reputation and powerhouse tech sector make it a prime destination for foreign students.

Florida is the southernmost state in the USA, covering a peninsula with the Atlantic to the east side and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. Its proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America mean that Florida has a rich and diverse cultural mix and thriving arts and music scene.

The state is also famous for its theme parks – it is the home of Disney World - and nightlife as well as its natural beauty.

Los Angeles is the second largest city in America, and is home to a number of great universities. It's also a great place to be a student with its proximity to 

Tokyo is a place of contrasts, where tradition meets modernity, the ancient mixes with the contemporary and the past meets the present. 

It has developed from a cultural centre steeped in tradition to a skyscraper city at the forefront of technological innovation. This rapid innovation extends to the higher education sector too, with the country investing heavily in bringing its universities in line with those around the world. 

As one of the oldest cities in the world, Beijing has a rich history stretching back 3,000 years.

The city is home to seven Unesco World Heritage Sites including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian and parts of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. 

However, with a population of more than 21 million people and as China’s capital, the city's modern buildings such as the China Media Group Headquarters, China World Trade Headquarters, and Capital Museum are also impressive sights. 

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