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Nebraska (nə-brăs′kə)
Nebraska is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa and Missouri to the east, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, and Wyoming to the west.
Pronunciation
Nebraska is pronounced as nə-brăs′kə.
Etymology
The name "Nebraska" is derived from the Otoe words "Ñí Brásge" or the Omaha "Ní Btháska", both meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the state.
Related Terms
- Midwestern United States: A region of the United States that Nebraska is part of.
- Platte River: A major river in the state of Nebraska, from which the state's name is derived.
- Otoe: A Native American tribe from which the name Nebraska is derived.
- Omaha: Another Native American tribe from which the name Nebraska is derived, and also the largest city in Nebraska.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nebraska
- Wikipedia's article - Nebraska
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