Population: 11,829,940 (1995)
Capital: Springfield, Population 105,227 (1992)
Nickname: Prairie State
Year of Admission: December 3, 1818
Order of Admission: 21 |
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Area: 57,918 sq miles (150,007 sq kilometers) (the 25th biggest state).
Location: Illinois is situated on the Middleeast of United States
Borders: Wisconsin on the North, Indiana on the East, Kentucky on the South & Iowa & Missouri on the West
Climate: Wide variation between hot summers and freezing winters, especially in the north of the State. The highest humidity is in the summer near the Great Lakes.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Missisippi River - 279 feet (85 m)
Highest point: Charles Mound - 1,235 feet (376 m)
Land Area: 55,593 sq miles
Water area: 2,325 sq miles
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