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Tennessee Landsat State Mosaic

Detailed Description

Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is the “Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812 when volunteer soldiers from Tennessee displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.

Capital Nashville

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 6,910,840

Number of Pixels 121,278,436

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Sources/Usage

Public Domain.