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Ohio - Introduction

Area

44,828 square miles. 34th largest state of the USA.

Furthest North to Furthest South

215 miles.

Furthest East to Furthest West

225 miles.

Population Density

242 per square mile.

Licence Plate

Background: White.

Image: A small silhouette of the state map.

Text: "Ohio - The Heart Of It All"

State Highway Marker Shield Design

A white silhouette of the state map on a square black background.

Derivation of Name

From the Ohio River, which derives its name from an Iroquoian Indian word meaning "good river".

Nickname

The Buckeye State, a buckeye being a type of horse chestnut tree native to Ohio.

Climate

Columbus: January high 36F, July high 85F.

Official State Tourism Office

Tel (US): 1-800-BUCKEYE (1-800-282-5393)

Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism

Checked Jan-99.

Highway Conditions

Tel (US): 1-888-876-7453 or 1-614-466-7170.

Departments of Transportation etc for each US state and Canadian province

State Parks

Ohio State Parks

Official site. Checked Mar-99.
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