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About Chicago Orientation
(Chicago, Illinois - IL, USA)
With an enviable location in the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago stands alongside the vast Lake Michigan. Situated on the eastern side of America, Chicago is a vast and sprawling metropolis in every sense of the world, with a population approaching almost three million.
Chicago Orientation: Chicago Layout and Directions
The entire city encompasses around 89 square miles / 230 square kilometers, with many spectacular skyscrapers dominating Chicago's spectacular shoreline and the important Central Business District (CBD), which is known locally as 'The Loop', America's second-biggest business district after the Manhattan area of New York. Downtown Chicago is also home to an area known as the 'Magnificent Mile', a shopper's paradise.
The corner of both State Street and Madison Street in the downtown district of Chicago are located in the very heart of the city, featuring a gridwork or interconnecting streets and avenues, which are clearly numbered. Other notable areas of Chicago include the northern region, which is home to a thriving Swedish and German population, and Devon Avenue, Chicago's vibrant International Marketplace.
Chicago Orientation: Map of the USA - Chicago, Illinois (IL), USA
Chicago Orientation: State Map of Illinois - Chicago, Illinois (IL), USA
Chicago Orientation: Regional Map of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois (IL), USA
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