One bluefin tuna weighing 489 pounds has been sold for the equivalent of around 1 point 7 million dollars, setting a new record in Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market. The record setting price almost tripled the previous record set by the same buyer, Kiyoshi Kimura in the same market last year.
The most populous city in Iowa is Des Moines, with over 210,000 residents, followed by Cedar Rapids (130,405) and Davenport (102,582). Iowa now has a predominantly urban population concentrated in these areas, with 61% of the total population living in urban areas by 2000.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT IOWA. Information provided by the Department of Economic Development â¢ The estimated population of Iowa is 2,830,000. Among the 50 states, Iowa ranks 30th in population and 23rd in land area. â¢ The word Iowa comes form the American Indian tribe of the same name. â¢ Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846. â¢ Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east. â¢ The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. â¢ Iowa's nickname is the Hawkeye state. â¢ Iowa has 3 state universities: Iowa StateUniversity, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.