Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, was named after former U.S. president Abraham Lincoln. The city was founded in 1856, and has grown to cover 100.4 square miles and become a regional center of government, arts, education, finance, commerce, and healthcare. Its median age is 32.9 (2022).

Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, lies on the Missouri River amid rolling hills and abundant sunshine. The city was founded in 1854 and today covers 146.3 square miles. Its median age is 34.9 (2022). Agriculture, insurance, transportation, healthcare, education, and food processing are the main drivers of its economy.