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Homestead


A homestead traditionally refers to a parcel of land granted or owned, often for farming or settlement purposes. In the U.S. context, under laws like the Homestead Act, a typical homestead was:



  • 160 acres (about 65 hectares) of public land granted to settlers.



  • Used to encourage settlement and cultivation.



Today, the term can also mean a familyโ€™s residence and surrounding land, especially a farm or ranch.


Are [a]


An are (a) is a unit of area equal to 100 square meters (mยฒ). It is commonly used in land measurement, especially in some European countries.

1 are = 100 mยฒ = 0.01 hectares.

Ares are useful for measuring small plots of land or gardens.




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