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Illinois (IL) Information, Facts and Statistics
General InformationCapital of Illinois: Springfield, ILLargest City: Chicago, IL Illinois State Nickname(s): The Prairie State State Motto: State sovereignty - national union. Admitted to the Union: December 3, 1818 as the 21st state Illinois State Flower: Violet Illinois State Bird: Cardinal Illinois Official State Tree: White Oak Illinois Population (2003): 12,653,550 (Rank in Pop.: 5) Total Area: 57,914 sq. mi./149,997 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 25) Illinois' Highest Point: Charles Mound at 1,235 feet (376 meters) Illinois Is Bordered By: Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Lake Michigan |
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