Kentucky

 

 

Territory (land area)

39,728 sq miles = 102,896 sq kms (Ranks 36th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

4,173,405

Admitted:

June 1, 1792, as the 15th state of the US

Capital:

Frankfort

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Louisville

Abbreviation:

KY

Nickname:

The Bluegrass State

Region:

The South