Population: 11,150,506 (1995)
Capital: Columbus, Population 664,792 (1998)
Nickname: Buckeye State
Year of Admission: March 1, 1803
Order of Admission: 17 |
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Area: 44,828 sq miles (116,104 sq kilometers) (the 34th biggest state).
Location: Ohio is situated on the Middleeast of United States
Borders: Michigan on the North, Pennsylvania & West Virginia on the East, Kentucky on the South & Indiana on the West
Climate: The climate of Ohio is characterized by warm to hot summers and mild to cold winters. The state receives both cold dry polar air from Canada and warm humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. Both air masses move alternately across the area, making changeability its chief characteristic. In winter, polar air is dominant, often coming in conflict with modified Gulf air and causing frontal or cyclonic storms. Gulf air is dominant in summer. In fall, polar air passing over Lake Erie is modified, delaying the killing frost along the adjacent shoreline. Ohio normally has abundant precipitation, well distributed throughout the year. Snows do occur but usually melt within one or two weeks.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Ohio River - 455 feet (139 m)
Highest point: Campbell Hill - 1,549 feet (472 m)
Land Area: 40,953 sq miles
Water area: 3,875 sq miles
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