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Jackson is the 6th most populated state, with its population mostly concentrated on the coast. Jackson is primarily known for its vast stretches of farmland in the middle of the state. Most of the state has a seasonal climate, with warm summers, cold winters, and moderate rainfall. The eastern edge of the state, closer to Salem Bay, has hot summers, warm winters, and moderately heavy rainfall.

• Fremont – 1,500,000 (#10): Fremont, located on the northern tip of the entrance to Kingston Bay, is a very blue-collar city. Its primary industries are textiles and clothing. There are very few large buildings for a city of its size, as the city is very spread out. Fremont is home to the University of Jackson, which plays in the Big West. Fremont has an intense rivalry with Kingston, across the bay. Fremont feels disrespected by Kingston and has a severe inferiority complex.
• Salem Bay – 600,000 (#21): Salem Bay is located on its namesake bay, on the northern coast of Newland. It has its share of beautiful beaches, but it is better known for its thriving fishing industry, which supplies seafood to the whole country. Salem Bay has less of a laid-back attitude than other beach cities, and its people are generally hard workers. The city is home to Northeast Jackson of the Western Conference. Salem Bay has no natural rival.
• Bridgeport – 550,000 (#22): Bridgeport is located on the north side of Kingston Bay, near the mouth of the Great River. Bridgeport is the headquarters of the Navy’s west coast fleet, which is much smaller than the east coast fleet. The city is also a hub of agriculture production, as it is the link between the vast farmlands of Jackson and the water shipping routes of the country. Bridgeport University of the Big 12 is located here. It has a minor rivalry with Farmington due to their competing agricultural economies. Bridgeport, Newport, and Franklin share a mutual respect as the major Navy cities.
• Farmington – 300,000 (#29): Farmington is the agricultural center of Newland. It is surrounded by the vast farmlands of Jackson, and it grew to be the hub for processing, warehousing, and shipping the resulting products. Farmington University plays in the Western Conference. Farmington has a minor rivalry with Bridgeport due to their competing agricultural economies.
• Other Cities & Universities:
  • Sussex – 175,000 (#T39): Sussex (Western)
  • Marion – 100,000 (#T59): Jackson State (Big West)