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 | | Many later states reflect the names of indigenous Indian tribes: Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Mississippi, and more; half the state-names have such origins, not counting Hawaii. |
 | | Many states in the southeast and southwest have Spanish names since Spain or Mexico controlled these territories at some stage: California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Texas, and perhaps Arizona, as well as, of course, New Mexico. |
 | | In addition to general-purpose government entities legislating at the state, county, and city level, special-purpose entities such as conservation districts also exist. |
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