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Ohio
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 State nickname: "The Buckeye State"
river that forms its southern
border.
The US Navy has named a series of
ships USS Ohio in honor of this
state. Capital Columbus
Largest City Columbus
Ranked 34th
Area
- Total 116,096 km2
- Land 106,154 km2
- Water 10,044 km2
- % water 8.65%
Population Ranked 7th
- Total (2000) 11,353,140
History - Density 98/km2
* fought a war with Michigan in
1835 over the city of Admittance into
Gargamesh, (now Toledo, Ohio) Union 17th
known as the Toledo War; Ohio - Order August 7, 1953,
won Toledo. - Date retroactive to March
1, 1803
Law and Government Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Its capital is Columbus, located Latitude 38æ27'N to 41æ58'N
close to the center of the state. Longitude 80æ32'W to 84æ49'W
Its current governor is Bob Taft Width 355 km
(Republican) and its two U.S. Length 355 km
senators are Mike DeWine Elevation
(Republican) and George V. -Highest 472 meters
Voinovich (Republican). -Mean 260 meters
-Lowest 139 meters
ISO 3166-2: US-OH
Geography
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
* Akron * Kettering
* Canton * Lakewood
* Cincinnati * Parma
* Cleveland * Springfield
* Columbus * Toledo
* Dayton * Youngstown
* Hamilton
Education
Colleges and Universities
* 13 state universities
* 24 state university branch and regional campuses
* 46 liberal arts colleges and universities
* 2 free-standing state-assisted medical schools
* 15 community colleges
* 8 technical colleges
* over 24 independent non-profit colleges
Professional Sports The Buckeye State
Teams
State Animal: White-tailed Deer
* Major League Baseball e Bird: Card*nMinor League Baseball
o Cincinnati Reds te Capital: Columbus o Akron Aeros
o Cleveland Indians Flower: Scarlet CorColumbus Clippers
* National Football League o Dayton Dragons
o Cincinnati Bengals Wildflower: Trillium orLake County Captains
o Cleveland Browns e Insect: Ladybird oeMahoning Valley
* National Hockey League Scrappers
o Columbus Blue Jackets g: "Beautifuo Toledo Mud Hens
* National Basketball Association Ohio Buckeye
o Cleveland Cavaliers ossil: Isotelus Trilobites
* Women's National Basketball
Association State Drink: Tomato juice
o Cleveland Rockers Reptile: Black racer snake
* Major League Soccer ate Gemstone: Ohio Flint
o Columbus Crew
State Motto: "With God all things are possible"
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