Ohio (/ɵˈhaɪ.oʊ/) is a Midwestern state of the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 7th-most populous with nearly 11.5 million residents. The capital of Ohio is Columbus. Ohio, whose name was derived from the Seneca word ohi:yo’, meaning "large creek," was formed primarily from the Ohio Territory and was admitted to the Union as the 17th state (and the first under the Northwest Ordinance) on March 1, 1803. Ohio is known as the "Buckeye State" for its prevalence of Ohio Buckeye trees, and, as such, Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes." The government of Ohio is composed of the executive branch, led by the Governor; the legislative branch, which comprises the Ohio General Assembly; and the judicial branch, which is led by the Supreme Court. Currently, Ohio occupies 18 seats in the United States House of Representatives. Ohio is known for its status as both a swing state and a bellwether in national elections. The population density of Ohio ranks ninth among all U.S. states. Nonetheless, Ohio currently suffers from a negative net population migration, and an increasing rate of unemployment. (via Wikipedia)
Capital:
Columbus
Population Rank:
7
Largest City:
Columbus
Area Rank:
34
Latitude:
38° 24′ N to 41° 59′ N
Longitude:
80° 31′ W to 84° 49′ W
Land Area:
106,154
40,986
Time Zone:
Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Elevation Lowest Point:
139
455
Governor:
Ted Strickland (D)
Highest Point:
Campbell Hill
Lieutenant Governor:
Lee Fisher (D)
Full Name:
State of Ohio
Lowest Point:
Ohio River
Admittance Date:
Mar 1, 1803
Representatives:
10 Democrats, 8 Republicans
Senators:
George V. Voinovich (R), Sherrod Brown (D)
Demonym:
Ohioan; Buckeye (colloq.)
Name:
Ohio
Motto:
With God, all things are possible
Elevation Highest Point:
472
1,550
Total Area:
44,825
116,096
Also Known As:
The Buckeye State; The Mother of Presidents;, Birthplace of
Aviation; The Heart Of It All
Area of Inland Water:
3,878
10,044
Website:
www.ohio.gov
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