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Ohio is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Michigan to the north; Pennsylvania to the east; West Virginia and Kentucky to the southeast; Indiana to the west; and Lake Erie to the north. The Ohio River forms parts of its southern boundary. Its capital is Columbus, which is also the state’s largest city.

Originally inhabited by Native American peoples, including the Shawnee and Wyandot, the area was part of the

Geographically diverse, Ohio ranges from the Lake Erie shoreline in the north to the foothills of the

Ohio has a diversified economy that includes manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and agriculture. Major industries historically

As of 2020, Ohio’s population was about 11.8 million. The state is divided into 88 counties. Ohio’s

Known for professional sports teams (Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals), and major cultural sites (Rock and Roll

Northwest
Territory.
Ohio
was
admitted
to
the
Union
on
March
1,
1803.
The
name
derives
from
the
Ohio
River,
from
Iroquoian
words
meaning
“great
river.”
Appalachian
Mountains
in
the
southeast.
The
state
has
plains,
hills,
and
forests.
The
climate
is
humid
continental,
with
lake-enhanced
precipitation
in
the
northeast.
include
steel,
rubber,
and
automotive
manufacturing.
The
state
is
a
leading
producer
of
corn
and
soybeans.
Research
and
higher
education
institutions,
such
as
Ohio
State
University,
contribute
to
innovation.
Dayton’s
aviation
heritage
is
notable.
government
has
three
branches:
executive
(governor),
bicameral
legislature
(Senate
and
House
of
Representatives),
and
judiciary.
It
is
often
considered
a
swing
state
in
national
elections.
Hall
of
Fame
in
Cleveland,
Pro
Football
Hall
of
Fame
in
Canton).
Major
universities:
Ohio
State
University,
University
of
Cincinnati,
Case
Western
Reserve
University.