Kentucky
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Territory (land area) |
39,728 sq miles = 102,896 sq kms (Ranks 36th among states) |
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Population (July 2005 estimate): |
4,173,405 |
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Admitted: |
June 1, 1792, as the 15th state of
the US |
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Capital: |
Frankfort |
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Largest city (incl.
metropolitan area): |
Louisville |
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Abbreviation: |
KY |
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Nickname: |
The Bluegrass State |
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Region: |
The
South |