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What you are reading: The Largest Cities in Ohio This Weekend
Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: Where is Ohio located and what is its size?
- Answer: Located in the Great Lakes region of the United States, Ohio is the 34th largest state in terms of its physical size and 7th in terms of its population, making it one of the most densely populated states of all.
- Question: What is the origin of the name Ohio?
- Answer: The state is named after the Ohio River that runs through it, with the word 'Ohio' coming from an old Iroquoian language word meaning 'Good river'.
- Question: What is Ohio's nickname and why?
- Answer: Ohio was the 17th state and is known as the 'Buckeye State' due to its native buckeye trees. People who live in Ohio can also be referred to as 'Buckeyes'.
- Question: What is the capital and largest city of Ohio?
- Answer: The state capital of Ohio is Columbus, which is also its largest city, and the entire state has a population of around 11.6 million.
- Question: What is the total area of Ohio?
- Answer: Ohio covers a total area of 44,825 square miles.
- Question: What is Ohio's significance in political elections?
- Answer: The Buckeye State is traditionally seen as a very important swing state in political elections.
- Question: What will you learn about in Ohio's largest cities?
- Answer: Let’s take a closer look at some of the largest cities in Ohio.
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