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Kentucky - Introduction
Name
Officially Kentucky is a commonwealth, not a state. In everyday usage it is normally referred to as a state.
Area
40,411 square miles. 37th largest state of the USA.
Furthest North to Furthest South
175 miles.
Furthest East to Furthest West
425 miles.
Population Density
91 per square mile.
Licence Plate
Background: White.
Images: A roof with two small towers; an adult and young horse.
Text: "Kentucky - Bluegrass State" and the county name.
State Highway Marker Shield Design
A white circle on a square black background.
Derivation of Name
Possibly from an Iroquioan Indian word meaning "meadowland".
Nickname
The Bluegrass State.
Climate
Louisville: January high 42F, July high 87F.
Official State Tourism Office
Tel (US): 1-800-225-TRIP (1-800-225-8747)
Checked Jan-99.
Highway Conditions
Tel (US): 1-800-459-7623.
Departments of Transportation etc for each US state and Canadian province
State Parks
Official site. Checked Mar-99.
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