Des Moines is the capital of the State of Iowa, USA. It is the county seat for the Polk County.
The city is located on the rolling terrain in south-central Iowa, along the banks of the Des Moines River, the longest in the state.
Des Moines has a humid continental climate, characterised by extreme variation in temperatures. The average annual temperature of the city is approximately 10°C, whereas the mean temperature in January is –7°C and that in July is 25°C. During winter, the city receives more than 30 inches of snow, annually.
Des Moines city has an approximate population of about 194,200, making it the most populated city in the state. Ranked fourth on the list of ‘Best Place for Business and Career’ by the Forbes magazine, Des Moines is a major centre for the insurance industry in the west.
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