Salem, Oregon

Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County. As of 2003 it has a population of 142,940. It lies in the center of the fertile Willamette Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.

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State - Oregon - United States of America - County seat - Marion County - 2003 - Willamette Valley

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"Salem" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shalom", which means peace. Historically, Salem has been nicknamed the "Cherry City," because of the cherry festivals that were held periodically during the Twentieth Century http://www.salemhistory.net/events/acherrians.html.

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