Population: 3,860,219 (1995)
Capital: Frankfort, Population 26,418 (1998)
Nickname: Bluegrass State
Year of Admission: June 1, 1792
Order of Admission: 15 |
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Area: 40,411 sq miles (104,664 sq kilometers) (the 37th biggest state).
Location: Kentucky is situated on the Middleeast of United States
Borders: Indiana & Ohio on the North, West Virginia & Virginia on the East, Tennessee on the South & Illinois & Missouri on the West
Climate: The climate of Kentucky is characterized by warm or hot summers and cool winters. Throughout the year, temperatures do not vary greatly from place to place, although they are generally slightly lower in the Appalachian Plateaus region than elsewhere in the state. Average July temperatures are usually from 24° to 27° C (76° to 80° F) in the central and western areas and from 23° to 24° C (74° to 76° F) in the east. January averages range from below 1° C (34° F) in the northern Bluegrass region to more than 3° C (38° F) in parts of the south. Temperatures below freezing are common throughout the state during winter, although extended periods of very cold weather do not occur every year.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Mississippi River - 257 feet (78 m)
Highest point: Black Mountain - 4,139 feet (1,262 m)
Land Area: 39,732 sq miles
Water area: 679 sq miles
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