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map.addOverlay(createMarker(-83.232421875, 32.65787573695528, &#039;Georgia&#039;, &#039;files/georgia.jpg&#039;, &#039;From the Blue Ridge Mountains in the North to the beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Coast; from the thriving, bustling metropolis of Atlanta, to the relaxed, languid atmosphere of Savannah and the smaller cities and towns, this state in the southeastern United States has something to offer everyone. Georgia is known as the Peach State and it gets this nickname from one of its most famous crops.  &#039;, &#039;&#039;, 95));
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map.addOverlay(createMarker(-111.796875, 34.23451236236987, &#039;Arizona&#039;, &#039;files/arizona.jpg&#039;, &#039;Arizona is a US state located in the Southwestern United States. It is noted for its exceptionally hot summers and mild winters. In Arizona, the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World exists among lush desert landscapes, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountain peaks. Aside from the Grand Canyon, many other National Forests, Parks, Monuments, and Indian reservations are located in the state. From small communities to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Arizona offers travelers unique experiences packed with hospitality, adventure, and stunning sights. &#039;, &#039;&#039;, 114));
map.addOverlay(createMarker(-107.5341796875, 42.98857645832184, &#039;Wyoming&#039;, &#039;files/wyoming.jpg&#039;, &#039;Wyoming is the least populous state in the United States and it is part of the western states. From the deserts to Yellowstone, Wyoming is a very exciting state to explore.  It offers rough and rugged outdoors traveling and great natural beauty. It also has quite a few interesting historic sights. Most are related to the covered wagon emigration trails of the 19th century. They all came together in Wyoming and several forts arose to meet the settlers&amp;#039; needs. The capital and the most populous city of Wyoming is Cheyenne and the climate is cool, dry, and windy in comparison to most of the United States.&#039;, &#039;&#039;, 115));
map.addOverlay(createMarker(-71.51824951171875, 41.67086022030498, &#039;Rhode Island&#039;, &#039;files/rhodeisland.jpg&#039;, &#039;Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the northeastern US. It is the smallest state in the Union also known as the &amp;quot;Ocean State&amp;quot; and it has miles of coastline with some breathtaking vistas.  Rhode Island is an example of a warm summer humid continental climate with hot rainy summers and cold snowy winters. The main city is the capital, Providence, a vibrant place with a rich cultural heritage. And of course, South and right along the ocean is Newport, home to the famous and lavish &amp;#039;summer homes&amp;#039; of the late 1800s wealthy.   &#039;, &#039;&#039;, 116));
map.addOverlay(createMarker(-83.671875, 27.858503954841247, &#039;Florida&#039;, &#039;files/florida.jpg&#039;, &#039;Florida is located in the southeastern United States and most of The Sunshine State is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. The capital is Tallahassee, the biggest city is Jacksonville but the largest metropolitan area and a major cultural center of the state is Miami. Florida, of course, is known for many things: the Everglades; the sun, sand, and surf that make up Florida’s 1500 kilometers of beaches; the Florida Keys; South Beach, the trendiest place in the world at the moment; and Disney World. But there is much more to be discovered.&#039;, &#039;&#039;, 119));
map.addOverlay(createMarker(-157.56591796875, 20.52993312517078, &#039;Hawaii&#039;, &#039;files/hawaii.jpg&#039;, &#039;Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States in 1959 and is located in the North Pacific Ocean, 2,300 miles or 3,700 kilometers from the Californian coast. The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most beautiful places on earth. The weather is friendly because the temperature ranges from 60-90 degrees all year long. The environment is friendly with a physical beauty almost unparalleled. Perhaps the most beautiful part of Hawaii is the genuine warmth of the people. It has allowed a melting pot of cultures from all over the world to find common ground in this most gentle of places.  &#039;, &#039;&#039;, 120));
map.addOverlay(createMarker(-93.4716796875, 42.032974332441405, &#039;Iowa&#039;, &#039;files/iowa.jpg&#039;, &#039;Iowa is a Midwest state of the United States. It is bordered by two great American rivers, the Mississippi and the Missouri, on its east and west sides. It has a rich agricultural tradition and ranks first in the nation with corn and soybean production. Iowa is overflowing with genuine hospitality, significant historic sites, sophisticated cities, beautiful rolling countryside and four seasons of nature at its very best. It has an easy, friendly, at-home charm that&amp;#039;s sure to leave travelers refreshed and restored.&#039;, &#039;&#039;, 121));
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map.addOverlay(createMarker(-120.52001953125, 44.08758502824516, &#039;Oregon&#039;, &#039;files/oregon.jpg&#039;, &#039;Oregon is located on the west coast of the United States between California and Washington. It is a state full of sights, things to do and especially great for outdoor opportunities. Salem, the capital city and Portland are the biggest cities in the state. Both are a good bases for exploring the many possibilities of the area. Portland is also very much worth a visit to see the urban architecture. Oregon has one of the most diverse landscapes of any state in the US. It is well known for its tall, dense forests; its accessible, scenic Pacific coastline; and its rugged, glaciated Cascade volcanoes. Other areas include semiarid scrublands, prairies, and deserts that cover approximately half the state in eastern and north-central Oregon.&#039;, &#039;&#039;, 124));
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 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;wrapper tagadelic&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/114&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Arizona&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/11&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Asia&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/76&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Athens&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/82&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Australia&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/41&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Austria&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/42&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Belgium&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/73&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Berlin&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/106&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Boston&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/43&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Bulgaria&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/100&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;California&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/104&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Chicago&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/13&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;China&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/118&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Colorado&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/59&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Czechia&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/87&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Da Vinci Code&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/47&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Denmark&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/2&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Egypt&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/63&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;England&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/38&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Europe&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/71&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Florence&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/119&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Florida&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/64&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;France&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/39&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Germany&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/51&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Greece&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/52&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Hungary&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/103&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Illinois&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/15&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;India&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/53&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Ireland&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/55&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level4&quot;&gt;Italy&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/108&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Las Vegas&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/74&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;London&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/102&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Los Angeles&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/105&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Massachusetts&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/134&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Montana&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/77&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Netherlands&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/107&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Nevada&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/112&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;New Mexico&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/94&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;New York&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/92&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level4&quot;&gt;North America&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/124&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Oregon&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/69&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Paris&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/65&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Philippines&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/57&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Poland&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/58&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Portugal&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/68&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Prague&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/70&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Rome&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/84&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Russia&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/101&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;San Francisco&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/90&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Second Life&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/48&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level3&quot;&gt;Spain&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/62&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Sweden&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/17&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Thailand&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/66&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Themes&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/109&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Top US Landmarks&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/93&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level6&quot;&gt;United States&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/98&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Utah&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/72&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level2&quot;&gt;Venice&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/97&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Washington DC&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/67&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level5&quot;&gt;World Heritage&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;a href=&quot;taxonomy/term/115&quot; class=&quot;tagadelic level1&quot;&gt;Wyoming&lt;/a&gt; 
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