Where Is Cape Cod?

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the place where you can find the Cape Cod. It's an arm shaped peninsula located in the north-eastern part of the United States and the locals also call it 'the Cape'. Originally, the island was connected to the mainland but after the completion of Cape Cod Canal, it was transformed completely into an island.

Geographically, the Cape Cod formed of four parts; the upper, the mid, the lower and the outer. The Upper Cod is the one which is closest to the mainland it is in the Falmouth town of this area where you can find the world famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Cape Cod is among the first places in the North America to be inhabited by the Europeans and one of the prime places frequented by tourists. Its population of 230,000 gets a sharp rise during tourist season of summer. It's very popular for boating, ice cream and also for its vacation houses.

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