Ohio

Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to the east, Kentucky and Indiana to the south, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is one of fifty states that make up America; it was admitted into union on March 1st 1803 as part of The Northwest Ordinance Act. Columbus serves as its capital city with Cleveland being its largest city; other major cities include Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron and Dayton.

The name “Ohio” comes from an Iroquoian word meaning “great river”. This refers to both Ohio’s main waterway -the Ohio River- which forms much of its southern border with Kentucky and West Virginia ,as well as numerous smaller rivers throughout this heavily forested land . Occupying approximately 44000 square miles (114500 km2),it ranks 34th among US states in size but has highest population density out all non coastal regions at 274 people per square mile(107/km2).

With diverse geography ranging from mountains in Appalachian southeast corner down through rolling hills woodlands forests agricultural lands vast prairies wetlands Great Lakes shorelines such diversity lends itself great variety habitats flora fauna recreational opportunities including skiing hiking fishing boating hunting camping biking etc while also home some iconic animals species like white tailed deer Eastern wild turkey American black bear .

Economically speaking ,Ohio plays important role country’s economy due presence many large companies headquartered here General Motors Procter Gamble Goodyear Tire Rubber Kroger Marathon Petroleum Wendy’s Nationwide Insurance Sherwin Williams Abercrombie Fitch Express just few examples Largely industrialized Midwest hub boasts second most populous metropolitan area nation behind only New York City encompassing 11 counties surrounding greater Cleveland Akron Canton metro areas Additionally manufacturing food processing automotive aerospace biomedical healthcare fields are dominant industries employing residents significantly contributing tax revenues state government coffers . Educationally there are number public private universities colleges vocational technical schools offering higher learning programs aid development future generations workforce providing them tools excel advance their knowledge help shape professional career paths they choose pursue As result consistently ranked high terms college readiness graduation rates according annual reports issued National Center Education Statistics NCES ).In conclusion Ohio offers visitors locals alike innumerable activities attractions across spectrum experiences natural historic cultural economic educational provide something everyone enjoy no matter age interests tastes or budget making perfect travel destination any time year