Ohio

 

 

Territory (land area)

40,948 sq miles = 106,056 sq kms (Ranks 35th among states)

Population (July 2005 estimate):

11,464,042

Admitted:

March 1, 1803, as the 17th state of the US

Capital:

Columbus

Largest city (incl. metropolitan area):

Columbus

Abbreviation:

OH

Nickname:

The Buckeye State

Region:

The Midwest