1. Kentucky By: Bob K., Emma G., Lindsey W.

2. Capital city, major cities, region in the U.S. Capital city- Frankfort Capital city- Frankfort Major cities- Lexington, Louisville, Covington Major cities- Lexington, Louisville, Covington Region- Southeast Region- Southeast

3. Population and Nickname Population- 4,314,113 people Nickname- The Bluegrass State

4. State flag, bird, tree State flag State bird is a Kentucky Cardinal. State tree is a Tulip tree.

5. Geography Rivers run throughout Kentucky and form most of its borders. Rivers run throughout Kentucky and form most of its borders. The northern border is set by the twisting Ohio River. The northern border is set by the twisting Ohio River.

6. History In 1750 Dr. Thomas Walker enters Kentucky through Cumberland Gap. In 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state.

7. Economy, Industries, and Jobs Mining: coal, petroleum, natural gas, and limestone. Mining: coal, petroleum, natural gas, and limestone. Agriculture: horses, tobacco, broilers, beef, cattle, milk, and corn. Agriculture: horses, tobacco, broilers, beef, cattle, milk, and corn.

8. Popular attractions and sports teams Popular attractions: Fort Knox, Constitution Square, and Mammoth Cave Popular attractions: Fort Knox, Constitution Square, and Mammoth Cave Sports teams: Murray State Racers play basketball, The Louisville Bats play baseball Sports teams: Murray State Racers play basketball, The Louisville Bats play baseball

9. Famous People, Colleges/Universities. Famous People: Johnny Depp is a actor, and Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president Famous People: Johnny Depp is a actor, and Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president Colleges/Universities: Alice Lyoard College, and Western Kentucky University Colleges/Universities: Alice Lyoard College, and Western Kentucky University

10. Resources http://www.CultureGrams.com http://www.CultureGrams.com http://www.CultureGrams.com http://www.WorldBook.com http://www.WorldBook.com http://www.WorldBook.com http://www.50States.com http://www.50States.com http://www.50States.com World Book Encyclopedia World Book Encyclopedia