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The name Nebraska comes from an Oto Indian name meaning "flat water". Lincoln is the state capital of Nebraska. Besides Lincoln, Omaha is the next largest city of the state. Once known as the "Great American Desert", one of the supreme characteristics about Nebraska is its state motto. The state motto of Nebraska is "Equality before Law". Another chief characteristics about Nebraska is that world's largest indoor rain forest is located here. Lied Jungle located in Omaha has been a great crowd puller for a long time. Reuben Sandwiches and canned meat are yet another special feature about Nebraska. The only museum dealing with the preservation of the art of fur trading in the world is housed at Nebraska. The state is also home to 1,711,263 people. Nebraskans are usually engaged in meat processing, food canning, and growing wheat, sorghum, corn and soybeans.
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