Kentucky 

Geography:

What states, country, or bodies of water border it? Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee

What is the state capital? Frankfort

What are some major cities? Lexington

What is the area (in square miles) of your state?39,732 sq. mi.

What is the highest point and how high is it?Black Mtn. at 4,145 feet

What is the lowest point and how low is  The lowest point is Mississippi River at 257 feet.

History:

Tell when it became a state and what number state it is. June 1, 1792 (15)

How did the state get its name? From an Iroquoian word “Ken-tah-ten” meaning “land of tomorrow”

List some of the Native American tribes found in this state:The Cherokee tribe

The Chickasaw tribe

The Shawnee tribe

The Yuchi tribe

Tell about a famous person from this state.(1809 - 1865) The 16th President of the United States; moved from Kentucky to New Salem at the age of 21. Born in Sinking Spring Farm, KY

Civics:

Who is the governor?Steven L. Beshear

Who is the lieutenant governor?Daniel Mongiardo

Who are the U.S. senators from this state?Jim Bunning, R (to Jan. 2011); Mitch McConnell, R (to Jan. 2009)

How many U.S. House of Representatives members are from this state?6

State Flag: 

Economics:

List mining resources found in the state:

Crushed and broken stone, Portland Cement, Sand and Gravel, Coal

List agricultural resources found in the state:

CROPS

Tobacco

Hay

Corn

Soybeans

Wheat

LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS

Cattle

Milk

Hogs

Eggs

Climate:

What is the average high January temperature of the state capital?40°F

What is the average high July temperature of the state capital?87°F

What is the average low January temperature of the state capital?18°F

What is the average low July temperature of the state capital?64°F

What is the average precipitation for January of the state capital?2.6in

What is the average precipitation for July of the state capital?4.3in

Population:

What is the population of the state (year 2000 or later)? 4,241,474 (2007)

Symbols:

State bird:Cardinal

State flower: Goldenrod (solidago altissima)

State tree:Tulip Poplar

State song:My Old Kentucky Home

Blue Moon of Kentucky (bluegrass song)

State nickname:Bluegrass State

Other-

Recreation:

Kentucky Down Under 

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 360 miles explored and mapped.

Other:

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Bibliography (Where did you find your information?):

Deady, Kathleen. Kentucky Facts and Symbols. Mankato: Capstone Press, 2003.