The Imperial Valley is bordered by the Colorado River to the east and, in part, the Salton Sea to the west.
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10 Facts About Imperial Valley
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Imperial Valley was named by the Imperial Land Company, in the hopes of attracting settlers.
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Imperial Valley extends southward for 50 miles from the southern end of the Salton Sea into Mexico.
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Imperial Valley is bordered by the Colorado River to the east and, in part, the Salton Sea to the west.
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El Centro is the largest industrial center of the Imperial Valley, being the center of shipping exports as well as being home to retail, transportation, wholesale, and agricultural industries.
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The cities and communities of the desert region are outliers in that they are away from urbanized Imperial Valley and tend to be smaller in population than the cities surrounding El Centro.
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In 2005, the Imperial Valley Mall opened, attracting shoppers from the Valley area, including residents and tourists across the border from Mexicali, greatly contributing to the county's retail sales.
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The Imperial Valley has an array of excellent golf courses for all levels.
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Imperial Valley has become a "hot-bed" of renewable energy projects, both solar and geothermal.
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Imperial Valley County is a Democratic stronghold in Presidential, Congressional, and local elections.
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