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n. - A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles).

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  • The Cyr property is located 2 km east of Groundhog and covers a 6.6 km² area.
  • The Grayling property lies 13 km southeast of the Groundhog property and covers a 4.2 km² area.
  • 5.5 by 1.6 km in size (maximum measurements), with an area of 5.72 km².
  • 0.75 mile (1.2 km) deep, 2.5 miles (4 km) wide, and covering 1900 acres (7.7 km²).
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