| Mobile is a city in the eastern part of the state of Alabama. With a population of 199,000 it is Alabama's 3rd largest city and has an MSA with nearly 400,000 residents. The climate is warm with winter low temperatures of around 39 degrees and summer highs of around 90. Area attractions include Mobile Botanical Gardens, the Mobile Carnival Museum, Battleship Memorial Park, the Museum of Mobile, Old City Hall, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and Langan Park. The median income is $45,000. Higher education institutions include the University of South Alabama, Faulkner University, Mobile University and Spring Hill College. Providence Hospital is a leader in healthcare. The Mobile Regional Airport serves the area. Local main highways include Interstate I-65, I-10, I-165, US 43, US 98, and US 90. The Press-Register is the main area newspaper. |
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