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Ohio is a state in the United States of America. Part of the Midwest, Ohio is a cultural and geographical crossroads, which was settled by people from New England, the Middle States, Appalachia, and the upper south. "This slice of the mid-west contains a bit of everything American—part north-eastern and part southern, part urban and part rural, part hardscrabble poverty and part booming suburb," notes The Economist. Prior to 1984, the United States Census Bureau considered Ohio part of the North Central Region. That region concept was renamed "Midwest" and split into two divisions. Ohio is now in the East North Central States division.
Ohio was the first state admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance. Its U.S. postal abbreviation is OH; its old-style abbreviation is O. Ohio is an Iroquois word meaning "good river." The name refers to the Ohio River that forms its southern border.
The United States Navy has named several ships USS Ohio in honor of this state.
Ohio's geographic location has proved to be an asset for economic growth and expansion. Because Ohio links the Northeast to the Midwest, much cargo and business traffic passes through its borders on its well-developed highways. Ohio has the nation's 10th largest highway network, and is within a one-day drive of 50% of North America's population and 70% of North America's manufacturing capacity. To the North, Lake Erie gives Ohio 312 miles (502 km) of coastline,[5] which allows for numerous seaports. Ohio's southern border is defined by the Ohio River (with the border being at the 1793 low-water mark on the north side of the river), and much of the northern border is defined by Lake Erie. It borders Pennsylvania on the east, Michigan in the northwest near Toledo, Ontario, Canada across Lake Erie to the north, Indiana to the west, Kentucky on the south, and West Virginia on the southeast.
Great Lakes to the north, green fields throughout the countryside, and rolling hills south onto the Ohio river are all beautiful. This state has lots to offer if you are open to looking around for the hidden wonders. You can also try visiting the stock attractions: river towns, Amish markets, indigenous heritage sites, historical areas and state parks, you can also explore 'really progressive' towns like Columbus, Athens or Yellow Springs. The north coast and the quaint island of Put-in-bay host vineyards and bed and breakfast's as well as a lively bar and restaurant district. Ohio has alot of amusement parks. Cedar Point in Sandusky contains one of the best roller coaster parks in the world and is one of the biggest international tourist attractions. The Rock n' Roll Hall of fame and Indian burial grounds are other big attractions.
Unlike most states Ohio has not one but five fairly large urban cities with plenty to do; Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton each has its own unique flavor. Another great thing about Ohio is that 50% of the United States population lives within a 500 mile radius of the state.
Along with being the birthplace of aviation, Ohio is also known as the mother of presidents, an astonishing 7 U.S. presidents were from the Buckeye State and all have memorials here. Thanks to its size and independent minded residents, Ohio usually has the dubious distiction of being the state called upon to solve disputes in national elections.
Ohio was the first state admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance. Its U.S. postal abbreviation is OH; its old-style abbreviation is O. Ohio is an Iroquois word meaning "good river." The name refers to the Ohio River that forms its southern border.
The United States Navy has named several ships USS Ohio in honor of this state.
Ohio's geographic location has proved to be an asset for economic growth and expansion. Because Ohio links the Northeast to the Midwest, much cargo and business traffic passes through its borders on its well-developed highways. Ohio has the nation's 10th largest highway network, and is within a one-day drive of 50% of North America's population and 70% of North America's manufacturing capacity. To the North, Lake Erie gives Ohio 312 miles (502 km) of coastline,[5] which allows for numerous seaports. Ohio's southern border is defined by the Ohio River (with the border being at the 1793 low-water mark on the north side of the river), and much of the northern border is defined by Lake Erie. It borders Pennsylvania on the east, Michigan in the northwest near Toledo, Ontario, Canada across Lake Erie to the north, Indiana to the west, Kentucky on the south, and West Virginia on the southeast.
Great Lakes to the north, green fields throughout the countryside, and rolling hills south onto the Ohio river are all beautiful. This state has lots to offer if you are open to looking around for the hidden wonders. You can also try visiting the stock attractions: river towns, Amish markets, indigenous heritage sites, historical areas and state parks, you can also explore 'really progressive' towns like Columbus, Athens or Yellow Springs. The north coast and the quaint island of Put-in-bay host vineyards and bed and breakfast's as well as a lively bar and restaurant district. Ohio has alot of amusement parks. Cedar Point in Sandusky contains one of the best roller coaster parks in the world and is one of the biggest international tourist attractions. The Rock n' Roll Hall of fame and Indian burial grounds are other big attractions.
Unlike most states Ohio has not one but five fairly large urban cities with plenty to do; Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton each has its own unique flavor. Another great thing about Ohio is that 50% of the United States population lives within a 500 mile radius of the state.
Along with being the birthplace of aviation, Ohio is also known as the mother of presidents, an astonishing 7 U.S. presidents were from the Buckeye State and all have memorials here. Thanks to its size and independent minded residents, Ohio usually has the dubious distiction of being the state called upon to solve disputes in national elections.