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Place Name
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Kissimmee
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Pronunciation
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kuh-SIM-ee
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Place Status (Type)
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city
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Population
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30,050 (1990)
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Location
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Osceola County, Florida (FL), United States, North America
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Latitude
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28°18'N
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Longitude
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81°24'W
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Kissimmee
(kuh-SIM-ee), city (
13 sq mi/34 sq km; 1990 pop.
30,050), Osceola co., central Fla., on L. Tohopekaliga; 28°18'N
81°24'W. Located in an important agr. area, it is a major processing,
packaging, and shipping center for the surrounding Kissimmee river
basin, where citrus prods. (especially oranges) and beef are raised.
The city also lies in a popular vacation area. Among the largest
contributors to Kissimmee's economic development is nearby Walt Disney
World (12 mi/19 km NW), the theme park and
entertainment complex that draws millions of visitors each year.
Kissimmee has motels and restaurants that serve many of the park's
visitors.
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