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Ohio
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State nickname: "The Buckeye State"

(In Detail)
CapitalColumbus
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
 - % water
Ranked 34th
 116,096 kmē
106,154 kmē
10,044 kmē
8.65%
Population
 - Total (2000)
 - Density
Ranked 7th
11,353,140
98/kmē
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
Ohio is an east-central state of the United States. Its U.S. postal abbreviation is OH. Ohio is an Iroquois word meaning "great water." The name refers to the river that forms its southern border.

USS Ohio was named in honor of this state.

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History

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.

Economy

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.

Demographics

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.

Important Cities and Towns

Education

Colleges and Universities

See List of Ohio colleges

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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