This map shows the U.S. state of Ohio in red, clearly separating it from the rest of the United States, which is represented in orange. Located in the Midwestern region, Ohio is bordered by Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. It also touches Lake Erie to the north, providing access to the Great Lakes. This map offers a comprehensive view of the geography of North America, placing Ohio in both a national and continental context.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | State of Ohio |
| Capital | Columbus |
| Largest City | Columbus |
| Smallest City | Rendville |
| State Abbreviation | OH |
| Population | ~11.8 million |
| Area | 44,825 square miles (116,096 km²) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Highest Mountain Peak | Campbell Hill (1,550 ft / 472 m) |
| Major River | Ohio River |
| State Tree | Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) |
| State Flower | Red Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus). |
| State Abbreviation | OH |
| Borders | Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana |
| State Bird | Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) |
| Statehood | March 1, 1803 (17th state) |