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America's most literate cities

Published: Jan 25 2012 05:32:07 PM EST Updated On: Sep 27 2012 03:52:20 PM EDT

How much do people read in the nation's largest metro areas? Read more to find out if your city made the top 20.

Literate - Washington D.C. — 1 / 21

1. Washington, D.C. For the second consecutive year, the capitol is ranked as the most literate city in the country.

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Literate - Cincinnati

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Literate - Cleveland

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Literate - Raleigh

Literate - New Orleans

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