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Kentucky (KY) Information, Facts and Statistics


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Capital of Kentucky: Frankfort, KY
Largest City: Lexington, KY

Kentucky State Nickname(s):
The Bluegrass State

State Motto:
United we stand, divided we fall.

Admitted to the Union:
June 1, 1792 as the 15th state

Kentucky State Flower: Goldenrod

Kentucky State Bird: Cardinal

Kentucky Official State Tree: Tulip Poplar / Tulip Tree

Kentucky Population (2003): 4,117,825 (Rank in Pop.: 25)

Total Area: 40,409 sq. mi./104,659 sq. km. (Rank in Area: 37)

Kentucky's Highest Point: Black Mountain at 4,145 feet (1,263 meters)

Kentucky Is Bordered By:
Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virgina and Tennessee


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