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State nickname: "The Buckeye State" | |||||
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Capital | Columbus | ||||
Area - Total - Land - Water - % water |
Ranked 34th 116,096 km� | ||||
Population
- Total (2000) - Density | Ranked 7th
11,353,140 98/km� | ||||
Admittance into Union
- Order - Date |
17th March 1, 1803 | ||||
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | ||||
Latitude Longitude |
38°27'N to 41°58'N 80°32'W to 84°49'W | ||||
Width Length Elevation -Highest -Mean -Lowest |
355 km 355 km 472 meters 260 meters 139 meters | ||||
ISO 3166-2: | US-OH |
USS Ohio was named in honor of this state.
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Law and Government Its capital is Columbus, located close to the center of the state. Its current governor is Bob Taft[?] (Republican) and its two U.S. senators are Mike DeWine[?] (Republican) and George V. Voinovich[?] (Republican).
Geography
See: List of Ohio counties
See: Ohio public lands
Ohio's southern border is defined by the Ohio River (with the border being at the 1793 low-water mark on the north side of the river), and much of the northern border is defined by Lake Erie. It borders Pennsylvania on the east, Michigan to the north, Indiana to the west, Kentucky on the south, and West Virginia on the southeast.
Much of Ohio features glaciated plains, with an exceptionally flat area in the northwest being known as the Black Swamp. This glaciated region in the northwest and central state is bordered to the east and southeast first by a belt known as the glaciated Allegheny Plateau[?], and then by another belt known as the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. Most of Ohio is of low relief, but the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau features rugged hills and forests.
Significant rivers within the state include the Miami River[?], Scioto River[?], Cuyahoga River[?], and Muskingum River.
Ohio, a major producer of machines, tools, and other products, is one of the leading industrial states. As part of the Midwestern Corn Belt, agriculture also plays an important role in the state's economy. In addition, however, Ohio's historical attractions, varying landscapes, and recreational opportunities are the basis for a thriving tourist industry. Over 2,500 lakes and 70,000 kilometers of river landscapes are a paradise for boaters, fishermen, and swimmers. Of special historical interest are the Native American archeological sites -- including grave mounds and other sites.
Ohio's 1999 total gross state product was $362 billion, placing it 7th in the nation. Its 2000 Per Capita Personal Income was $28,400, 19th in the nation. Ohio's agricultural outputs are soybeans, dairy products, corn, tomatoes, hogs, cattle, poultry and eggs. Its industrial outputs are transportation equipment, fabricated metal products, machinery, food processing, and electric equipment.
As of the 2000 census, the population of Ohio is 11,353,140. Its population grew 4.7% (506,025) from its 1990 levels. According to the 2000 census, 85% (9,645,453) identified themselves as White, 1.9% (217,123) as Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% (1,301,307) as black, 1.2% (132,633) as Asian, 0.2% (24,486) as American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.02% (2,749) as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8% (88,627) as other, and 1.4% (157,885) identified themselves as belonging to two or more races.
6.6% of its population were reported as under 5, 25.4% under 18, and 13.3% were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 51.4% of the population.
The Buckeye State | |
State Animal: | White-tailed Deer |
State Bird: | Cardinal |
State Capital: | Columbus |
State Flower: | Scarlet Carnation |
State Insect: | Ladybird Beetle |
State Song: | "Beautiful Ohio" |
State Tree: | Ohio Buckeye |
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